A framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement data
We outline a generic framework for capturing metadata from complex scientific experiments and linking these to data at the point of measurement. To digitally record metadata that may not be recorded in a machine-actionable way, we develop a simple and customisable webform based on a controlled dicti...
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| author | Spencer A. Thomas Frederic Brochu |
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| description | We outline a generic framework for capturing metadata from complex scientific experiments and linking these to data at the point of measurement. To digitally record metadata that may not be recorded in a machine-actionable way, we develop a simple and customisable webform based on a controlled dictionary. We implement our workflow for the CRUK Rosetta Grand Challenge Project which first combines metadata from multiple sources, including external sample or laboratory management systems, into a standard Extensible Markup Language schema. It then links the combined metadata with measurement data, and uploads the annotated data to a searchable database enabling automatic curation. This framework provides a workflow for establishing a metrologically FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) traceable database. This unbroken chain of traceable measurements will improve confidence, repeatability, reuse, and longevity of data. Our standardised metadata is used to generate automatic reports of experimental methods for efficient error-free preparation of manuscripts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f1a73af1f124438a937f73f1351b15012022-12-21T22:53:41ZengElsevierMeasurement: Sensors2665-91742021-12-0118100201A framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement dataSpencer A. Thomas0Frederic Brochu1Corresponding author.; National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UKNational Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UKWe outline a generic framework for capturing metadata from complex scientific experiments and linking these to data at the point of measurement. To digitally record metadata that may not be recorded in a machine-actionable way, we develop a simple and customisable webform based on a controlled dictionary. We implement our workflow for the CRUK Rosetta Grand Challenge Project which first combines metadata from multiple sources, including external sample or laboratory management systems, into a standard Extensible Markup Language schema. It then links the combined metadata with measurement data, and uploads the annotated data to a searchable database enabling automatic curation. This framework provides a workflow for establishing a metrologically FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) traceable database. This unbroken chain of traceable measurements will improve confidence, repeatability, reuse, and longevity of data. Our standardised metadata is used to generate automatic reports of experimental methods for efficient error-free preparation of manuscripts.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665917421001641ReproducibilityData curationData traceabilityMetadataFAIR data |
| spellingShingle | Spencer A. Thomas Frederic Brochu A framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement data Measurement: Sensors Reproducibility Data curation Data traceability Metadata FAIR data |
| title | A framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement data |
| title_full | A framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement data |
| title_fullStr | A framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement data |
| title_full_unstemmed | A framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement data |
| title_short | A framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement data |
| title_sort | framework for traceble storage and curation of measurement data |
| topic | Reproducibility Data curation Data traceability Metadata FAIR data |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665917421001641 |
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