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Development and release of phenological data products—A case study in compliance with federal open data policy

January 31, 2018

In Autumn 2015, USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) staff implemented new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data-management policies intended to ensure that the results of Federally funded research are made available to the public. The effort aimed both to improve USA-NPN data releases and to provide a model for similar programs within the USGS. This report provides an overview of the steps taken to ensure compliance, following the USGS Science Data Lifecycle, and provides lessons learned about the data-release process for USGS program leaders and data managers.

Publication Year 2018
Title Development and release of phenological data products—A case study in compliance with federal open data policy
DOI 10.3133/ofr20181007
Authors Alyssa H. Rosemartin, Madison L. Langseth, Theresa Crimmins, Jake F. Weltzin
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2018-1007
Index ID ofr20181007
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Office of the AD Ecosystems; Core Science Analytics, Synthesis, and Libraries