[Platforms] Platform codes: definitions and attributes, ACTION REQUIRED

[Neil Holdsworth]

Dear platform group,

 

Over the last few weeks a number of emails have been circulating for
discussion regarding criteria and attributes for platforms and what
triggers a new platform code assignment. It is very difficult to keep
track of the various discussion threads especially as it involves
reading back through a number of long emails and refers to many previous
discussions that not everyone is aware of.

 

To simplify the issues and make a clear plan for specific actions for
the platform group, the Data centre has summarised in 2 tables
<http://www.ices.dk/datacentre/temp/platformcode_matrix.xls>  the
definitions of attributes - as we believe they now stand, and the
criteria needed for creating a platform code or assigning a new code
from an existing platform. We now ask that we use these tables and their
associated actions points as the focus for our discussions.

 

The new online platform code request system is in testing and it would
help immensely if we are able to reach agreement on these issues as soon
as possible. We are trying to take a pragmatic approach, knowing that
the code list and process aren't perfect and there are many inherent
flaws we are trying to eliminate or reduce while at the same time
maintaining a functioning system that can be used to support the marine
community that use platform codes. 

 

It is important that everyone in the platform group engages in this
exercise to ensure we develop procedures and governance that address all
potential issues. We look forward to receiving your response to this
action document.

 

Kind regards,

 

Neil

 

Neil Holdsworth
Head of Data Centre
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea 

Email: neil at ices.dk <mailto:neil at ices.dk> 

Web: www.ices.dk <http://www.ices.dk/> 

Tel: +45 3338 6718 

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Read the latest ICES Data Centre e-News
<http://www.ices.dk/datacentre/updates/DC_update.htm>  online

 

 

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