posted on 2023-05-23, 12:39authored byde La Beaujardiere, J, Beegle-Krause, CJ, Bermudez, L, Hankin, S, Hazard, L, Howlett, E, Le, S, Roger Proctor, Signell, RP, Snowden, D, Thomas, J
We introduce data management concepts, including what we mean by data and its management, sources of data, interoperability, and data geometry. We then discuss various components of a data management system. Finally, we summarize some existing ocean and coastal data management efforts. We make specific recommendations throughout the paper. We are generally optimistic that ocean and coastal data management is an interesting and solvable challenge that will provide great benefit to society.