The problem with open geospatial data for on‐farm research
Abstract Scientists are under increased pressure to provide research data freely and openly to all interested parties as a means of furthering science. More than sharing data, there is an additional expectation that data comply to Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) principles. The...
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| Series: | Agricultural & Environmental Letters |
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| author | Joby M. Prince Czarnecki Mary Ann Jones |
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| description | Abstract Scientists are under increased pressure to provide research data freely and openly to all interested parties as a means of furthering science. More than sharing data, there is an additional expectation that data comply to Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) principles. The requirement to share data presents challenges for farm geospatial data. The primary contention of this commentary is that data sharing requirements will make on‐farm research increasingly difficult while also not achieving the stated purposes of opening data. De‐identification of farm geospatial data is not sufficient to protect privacy, reducing likelihood of participation in research. Moreover, de‐identified farm geospatial data will have greatly reduced reusability. Limited guidance is available on appropriate mechanisms for sharing of farm geospatial data. This commentary briefly summarizes benefits and realities of data sharing, expands discussion to support the primary contention, and concludes with high‐level suggestions for moving forward. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da591eaa24f64f42adb4a99787a9a1572022-12-22T02:31:10ZengWileyAgricultural & Environmental Letters2471-96252022-01-0171n/an/a10.1002/ael2.20062The problem with open geospatial data for on‐farm researchJoby M. Prince Czarnecki0Mary Ann Jones1Geosystems Research Institute Mississippi State Univ Box 9627 Mississippi State MS 39762 USAUniversity Libraries, Mississippi State Univ 395 Hardy Rd. Mississippi State MS 39762 USAAbstract Scientists are under increased pressure to provide research data freely and openly to all interested parties as a means of furthering science. More than sharing data, there is an additional expectation that data comply to Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) principles. The requirement to share data presents challenges for farm geospatial data. The primary contention of this commentary is that data sharing requirements will make on‐farm research increasingly difficult while also not achieving the stated purposes of opening data. De‐identification of farm geospatial data is not sufficient to protect privacy, reducing likelihood of participation in research. Moreover, de‐identified farm geospatial data will have greatly reduced reusability. Limited guidance is available on appropriate mechanisms for sharing of farm geospatial data. This commentary briefly summarizes benefits and realities of data sharing, expands discussion to support the primary contention, and concludes with high‐level suggestions for moving forward.https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20062 |
| spellingShingle | Joby M. Prince Czarnecki Mary Ann Jones The problem with open geospatial data for on‐farm research Agricultural & Environmental Letters |
| title | The problem with open geospatial data for on‐farm research |
| title_full | The problem with open geospatial data for on‐farm research |
| title_fullStr | The problem with open geospatial data for on‐farm research |
| title_full_unstemmed | The problem with open geospatial data for on‐farm research |
| title_short | The problem with open geospatial data for on‐farm research |
| title_sort | problem with open geospatial data for on farm research |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20062 |
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