Head of Data Technologies (DT)
Dr. Andreas Lehmann
The Data and Sample management as part of data technologies of the ORTC supports scientists in implementing the GEOMARS FAIR data policy for data and samples. Along the research data lifecycle, we offer support and advice in the standardized collection of data, sample curation of sediment cores and rocks and biological samples, as well as data publication.
Key topics are the development of a metadata standard, especially for transit oceanography and seismic data in cooperation with the German Marine Research Alliance (DAM). Furthermore, we establish standardized and automatized processes for the visibility and citable publication of data in repositories such as PANGEA, model data and data from large devices in projects and publications. We create, expand and maintain the necessary interfaces to institutional repositories and research software, such as OceanRep, OSIS or the biosample information system (BIS).
The basis of modern sample management is the usee of a digital sample registration (OSIS and BIS), which allows digital access to the sample collection and persistent identification of the samples, increases their visibility and thus enables FAIR and open use and sustainable use of samples at GEOMAR.
Geosamples and biosamples are made citable by assigning persistent identification, i.e. issuing and registering International Geosample Numbers (IGSN). The official registration of the awarded IGSNs takes place in cooperation with the Christian Albrechts University.