This workshop will introduce learners to the concept of the OTN Database Node, including instructions for data submission and metadata template completion. Then, we will explore the database structure, details of the data push, and look at what is returned to researchers from the OTN data system.
If you have questions about this curriculum, please reach out to otndc@dal.ca
| Setup | Download files required for the lesson | |
| 00:00 | 1. Background |
What is the Ocean Tracking Network?
How does your local telemetry network interact with OTN? What methods of data analysis will be covered? |
| 00:05 | 2. Reporting to the Database |
How do I report to the OTN Database?
Why should I report my data? How do I receive my detection matches? |
| 00:35 | 3. Introduction to Nodes | What is an OTN-style Database Node? |
| 01:05 | 4. OTN System, Structure and Outputs |
What does an OTN-style Database look like?
What is the general path data takes through the OTN data system What does the OTN data system output? |
| 01:30 | 5. Data Push |
What is a Data Push?
What are the end products of a Data Push? |
| 01:40 | 6. Beyond Telemetry | In what other ways does OTN support animal telemetry researchers? |
| 01:40 | Finish |
The actual schedule may vary slightly depending on the topics and exercises chosen by the instructor.