WP5 - Addressing, analysing and testing exchange and interoperability of identification data

1 Objectives

To solve interoperability and integration issues and to improve the use of distributed and heterogeneous identification data for educational purposes (eLearning tools).

2 Deliverables

Deliverables can be downloaded here as soon as they are available.

• D.5.1 Report on inventory of identification tools chosen for adaptation (Month 6)
• D.5.2 Report on chosen standards (protocols and formats) for data exchange and transfer (Month 12)
• D.5.3 Wrappers for data exchange (Month 24)
• D.5.4 Demonstrator for interoperable e-content network (Month 32)

3 Current Actions

• Development of the Identification Data Infrastructure
• Best practice for use and reuse of identification data
• SDD in General: Structured Descriptive Data XML FAQ
  • Exporting FRIDA dichotomous keys to SDD (with notes on Importing data from FRIDA to Access)
  • Exporting eFlora Iberica data to SDD
  • Exporting ETI WBD data to SDD

4 Resources

• Example publications with descriptions and keys

5 Long Term goals

• We are planning to start SPIN, the Species Identification Network

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