Observations Workshop 2007 Session 1

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Session 1: Observational data "in the wild"

What is meant by "observation" and "observational data"? What are the different types of observational data that should be considered in a standard data model?

• The kinds of data are collected, represented
• The ways data is collected (e.g., sensors, field, derived)
• The formats used to store data
• Are observations stand-alone entities (with all necessary context)?
• Are observations dependent on other observations?
• A consensus definition for observation?

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