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6 Status of Data Archives, Access, and Future Directions
Pages 55-60

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... The need for a nationally focused and integrated archive system for assimilated data sets with provision for ready access is discussed. A future view of access to data sets, including software needs, also is presented.
From page 56...
... The main world archives of surface land data sets begin with the year 1967. A considerable amount of earlier data on tape also exists in diverse locations.
From page 57...
... All available world data resources should be brought together in a nationally focused effort to develop an assimilation data archive system. RESOURCES NEEDED FOR ARCHIVING MODEL-ASSIMILATED DATA SETS New model assimilation products will continually become available.
From page 58...
... A very large benefit of proper mass storage design is that data sets can be automatically transferred to new storage media without extensive user involvement Otherwise, this would require great effort. FUTURE DIRECTIONS In the future, changes in technology and cost will make it practical to store considerable amounts of data at the scientist's computer workstation, which will have the power of a 1980 Cray system.
From page 59...
... , manipulation, and display software should be automatically included in published media and electronic transfers. A scientist may request selected data sets on inexpensive published mass storage media from archival centers.
From page 60...
... Greater computing power will allow more sophisticated assimilation techniques to be used at national laboratories and forecast centers and will permit modeling and measurements groups to utilize specialized data assimilation software tailored to their own needs. Routine assimilation of large earth-atmospheric-oceanic-biogeochemical data sets will become feasible as the High Performance Computer and Communications Initiative program is earned out.


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