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Description
The Climate-ecological Observatory for Arctic Tundra (COAT) is an ecosystem-based observation system aiming at real-time detection, documentation and prediction of climate change impacts on Norwegian Arctic ecosystems. To support its mission of sharing research data with the public, facilitating efficient data sharing among COAT researchers, and providing relevant ecological knowledge for local and regional stakeholders, COAT has developed a data portal that hosts ecological and climatic monitoring data from Arctic tundra sites.
In this talk, we will share how the COAT data group facilitates the management of ecological and climatic datasets while ensuring they adhere to the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles. COAT generates a wide variety of data formats and sizes, including raw sensor data, remote sensing imagery, and derived ecological metrics, spanning diverse Arctic biomes and ecological processes. This presentation will provide insights into the practical challenges and solutions of implementing FAIR data practices in a multidisciplinary research setting.