A new model for intra- and inter-institutional soil data sharing

【Author】 Padarian, Jose; McBratney, Alex B.

【Source】SOIL

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【Abstract】Data sharing and collaboration are critical to solving large-scale problems. The prevailing soil data-sharing model is based on different groups sending their data to a lead party. This model is of a centralised nature and, consequently, results in the participants ceding control and governance over their data to the lead party. Here we explore the use of a distributed ledger (blockchain) to solve the aforementioned issues. We explain what a blockchain is and some of its characteristics to then describe some features of a blockchain that make it an interesting candidate for an inter-institutional database. Finally, we describe the potential use case of developing a global soil spectral library with multiple, independent international institutions constituting the network.

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【发表时间】2020 4-Mar

【收录时间】2022-01-02

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