EMODnet Data Ingestion

Objectives

EMODnet Data Ingestion facilitates the submission of dormant marine datasets for further processing, for publication as Open Data and for contribution to societal applications.

The project aims at streamlining the data ingestion process so that data holders from public and private sectors who are not yet connected to the existing marine data management infrastructures can easily release their data for safekeeping and subsequent distribution through EMODnet with the support of its data ambassadors.

This initiative started in 2015 with the first project “Ingestion and safe-keeping of marine data”. The consortium is currently proceeding the third phase.

Shom contribution

Shom is involved in particular as coordinator of the EMODnet Bathymetry project. Its role is to contribute to the implementation and operation of pathways for bathymetric data. Shom is also involved in a new task which aims to improve and document the availability of data provided for coastal and offshore licensing.

Duration

24 months – from 04/2022 to 03/2024

Funding program

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). CINEA/EMFAF/2021/3.4.10/02/SI2.868290

Partnership

The project is being carried out by a European network of 46 organizations from 29 coastal countries, including 1 international organization. The list of partners is available here.

Project contact

Project manager at Shom: Xavier Matthias