Imagine if every ship measuring the ocean used a different ruler and kept notes in a different language. This project creates a shared 'rulebook' and equipment pool so all European ships collect high-quality water data the same way. It makes it easy for anyone to find and use this information to track ocean health.
European ocean data is currently fragmented across different nations and groups. This lack of integration leads to missed observational opportunities and inconsistent data quality, making it difficult for businesses to rely on ocean metrics for decision-making.
A conceptual design for a Research Infrastructure including a European Marine Equipment Pool (EMEP) and a system for secondary quality control of hydrographic data.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with unpredictable fish migrations due to ocean acidification — this project developed a concept for a Research Infrastructure that provides higher quality observations of water parameters. This helps in predicting fish stock movements and protecting biodiversity.
If you are a consultant dealing with strict EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive reporting — this project developed a system of best practices and secondary quality control for hydrographic data. This ensures your reports are based on data with known uncertainties and high consistency.
If you are a hardware provider dealing with fragmented equipment procurement — this project developed a European Marine Equipment Pool (EMEP). This creates a centralized way for research networks to access and utilize specialized ocean sampling equipment.
Based on available project data, the project is developing a supply model and cost description for the new services, but specific pricing for end-users is not yet listed.
The project is currently developing a 'concept' and 'statement of requirements' for a Research Infrastructure, meaning it is in the design phase rather than full industrial scale.
The project focuses on FAIR data principles, which emphasize making data accessible and usable, though specific licensing agreements are not detailed in the summary.
It compares new requirements against the existing European RI Landscape to determine if services should be integrated into current structures or create new ones.
The project period runs from 2022-12-01 to 2025-11-30, indicating the concept development is ongoing until late 2025.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward research, with 10 research organizations and 1 university, representing a strong academic foundation. However, industrial participation is low at only 7% (1 industry partner), suggesting the project is currently focused on scientific standardization rather than immediate commercial product development. The 11-country spread indicates a broad European geographical reach for data collection.
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