The design of a novel time series client for ocean data

Abstract

A novel time series client is described along with the supporting infrastructure required. The need for such a client comes from the lack of uptake of time series data generated by sensor network projects such as the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Observing System project. Central to the client is the need for a Registry of available data sets that can be used by the client to discover what data is available. The Registry also links the metadata and SensorML records to the data itself along with a series of fields that can be used to search for data. The client enforces a workflow that includes data discovery, data display, data downloading and export and data exploration. The development of a client that meets these needs will rapidly increase the uptake and use of environmental sensor data.