Overview:
This training module is part of the Federation of Earth Science Information Partners (or ESIP Federation's) Data Management for Scientists Short Course. The subject of this module is “Case Study 1 – National Snow & Ice Data Center (NSIDC) Glacier Photos". The module was authored by Matthew Mayernik from the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Besides the ESIP Federation, sponsors of this Data Management for Scientists Short Course are the Data Conservancy and the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
We have chosen the NSIDC Glacier Photo Collection as a case study to illustrate the importance of preserving the scientific record because from a big picture perspective, the glacier photos in this collection are very valuable for demonstrating climate change. The two pictures of the Holgate Glacier on this slide have been taken almost 100 years apart. As you see, there is dramatic difference in the extent of ice and distribution of the glacier on this particular mountain location.
Preserving Scientific Record: Case Study 1 from ESIPFed on Vimeo.
Module Leads:
 | Name: Matthew Mayernik Organization(s): National Center for Atmospheric Research |
Media/Video:
Collaboration Area:
DOI /EZid :
doi:10.7269/P3Z31WJ3
Target Audience:
Research Scientist
Educational Purpose:
Online course
Time Required :
P7m31s
Learning Mode:
Expositive
Learning Resource Type:
Online exercise
Language of Learning Resource:
en-us
Publication Date:
October 2012
Publisher:
Federation of Earth Science Information Partners
Contributor:
Video performed by Nancy J. Hoebelheinrich
Editor:
Ruth E. Duerr
Nancy J. Hoebelheinrich
Version:
1.0