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Records Members Curation policy

The primary goal of the data submission process is to make curated datasets from the GLOBE community Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). Community submissions and draft reviews are welcome and should fulfill the following requirements:

File Structure

  • Check file integrity (e.g., checksum, file size, corruption)

  • File organization is consistent and appropriate

  • Files are in a stable, well-documented format and can be opened with multiple applications

  • Filenames are unique, descriptive, and consistent

  • File header information is complete and consistent with documentation

  • File properties (e.g., dimensions, grid size) are appropriate for the format

Documentation

  • Data descriptions match the submission

  • Data are clearly described

  • Dimensions, variables, and attributes are well defined and follow ISO standards

  • Application of the data is described

  • Methods are detailed,  repeatable, and accompanied with complete and executable code 

  • Description of quality assurance/quality control is provided

  • Known issues and data limitations are clearly described

  • Statements have in-text citations that match the list of references

  • Summary of the data and process of developing curated data set is provided

Data Values

  • Value ranges and extremes are valid

  • Units are appropriate and defined

  • Data can be visualized using a plot or map

  • Data components such as coded fields, data flags, and missing values are defined

  • Accuracy and precision is reasonable

Spatial Information

  • Spatial coverage and resolution are persistent and as described

  • Coordinate system is well-defined, including spatial extent, spatial resolution, boundary, and scale

  • Map projections are appropriate and well-defined

  • Values of longitude variable go from west (-180) to east (180) and latitude variable go from south (-90) to north (90)

Temporal Information

  • Temporal coverage and resolution are persistent and as described

  • Uses the ISO standard date and time formats

  • Attributes related to date and time are complete and include a calendar, units, and bounds