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The challenge of archiving and preserving remotely sensed data

Data Science Journal
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https://doi.org/10.2481/dsj.2.159

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Abstract

Few would question the need to archive the scientific and technical (S&T) data generated by researchers. At a minimum, the data are needed for change analysis. Likewise, most people would value efforts to ensure the preservation of the archived S&T data. Future generations will use analysis techniques not even considered today. Until recently, archiving and preserving these data were usually accomplished within existing infrastructures and budgets. As the volume of archived data increases, however, organizations charged with archiving S&T data will be increasingly challenged (U.S. General Accounting Office, 2002). The U.S. Geological Survey has had experience in this area and has developed strategies to deal with the mountain of land remote sensing data currently being managed and the tidal wave of expected new data. The Agency has dealt with archiving issues, such as selection criteria, purging, advisory panels, and data access, and has met with preservation challenges involving photographic and digital media. That experience has allowed the USGS to develop management approaches, which this paper outlines.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title The challenge of archiving and preserving remotely sensed data
Series title Data Science Journal
DOI 10.2481/dsj.2.159
Volume 2
Year Published 2003
Language English
Publisher CODATA, The Committee on Data for Science and Technology
Contributing office(s) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
Description 5 p.
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Data Science Journal
First page 159
Last page 163
Country United States
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