Role of the Data Centre

Objectives of the Data Centre
- To identify and obtain information resources relevant to the Strait of Georgia
- To create a secure archive for the data (bibliographic, data systems, and data files)
- To create a web-based, open access data system that makes the archived documents and data accessible
- To provide a map-based display that allows for spatial query of the data system
- To provide a search capability within the database to allow for a semantic search
Thus the key functions of the Data Centre are to
- preserve & maintain historical data
- enable data processing and analysis
- archive improved / reprocessed data sets (but also keep earlier versions)
- provide open access to the data
- ensure adequate documentation, metadata, and web access
Theoretical Basis
The figure below depicts the theoretical basis for the data centre.
