development and release of phenological data products—a case study in compliance with federal open data policy /

In Autumn 2015,USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) staff implemented fresh U.
S. Geological Survey (USGS) data-management policies intended to ensure that the results of Federally funded research are made available to the public. The effort aimed both to improve USA-NPN data releases and to provide a model for similar programs within the USGS. This report provides an overview of the steps taken to ensure compliance, following the USGS Science Data Lifecycle, and provides lessons learned approximately the data-release process for USGS program leaders and data managers.

Source: usgs.gov