Data validation and QC services

Show on map: This service generates a map based on Latitude and Longitude in the uploaded data file. The resulting map is available in the result report.

Data format validation: The LifeWatch portal uses a specific standard data format based on Darwin Core and the OBIS Schema (see above). This service checks if the uploaded data file matches this standard LifeWatch data format.

Check OBIS file: This service checks if the uploaded data file matches the OBIS Schema (mandatory and missing fields), checks the format of the date and coordinates and checks if the observation points are located at sea or on land. This service also performs a WoRMS taxon match.