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Enabling Data Discovery with the Astrobiology Resource Metadata Standard
Shawn R Wolfe1, Barbara Lafuente2, Richard M Keller1
1NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California, USA.
Astrobiology
|February 23, 2024
Summary
A new Astrobiology Resource Metadata Standard (ARMS) improves data discovery for researchers. This standard uniformly describes diverse astrobiology resources, facilitating data reuse in open science initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Astrobiology
- Open Science
- Data Management
Background:
- Open Science practices increase the need for data reuse in scientific research.
- Discovering relevant astrobiology datasets is challenging due to specific researcher needs.
- Existing search tools are insufficient for finding diverse astrobiology research products.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a metadata standard for astrobiology resources.
- To facilitate the discovery and reuse of astrobiology data and other research products.
- To support individual scientists and small teams in managing their research outputs.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Astrobiology Resource Metadata Standard (ARMS) through a participatory process.
- Designed ARMS to uniformly describe various astrobiology resources, including datasets, samples, software, and publications.
- Focused on a metadata scheme suitable for individual scientists and smaller research teams.
Main Results:
- ARMS provides a standardized way to describe a wide range of astrobiology research products.
- The standard is designed to be more accessible than complex archival schemes for smaller teams.
- The development process involved community input to ensure practical utility.
Conclusions:
- ARMS addresses the challenge of finding and reusing astrobiology resources.
- The standard promotes data sharing and integration within the astrobiology community.
- Future extensions and uses of ARMS are anticipated to further enhance research accessibility.
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