The extensive discussion triggered by my question about the value of an incremental investment in data quality led to the statement that is the title of this post. This conclusion can be re-stated as a mathematical solution for Potential Value: potential value = (data x quality) ^ sharing....
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After a very lengthy and rigorous process the USGS has selected AQUARIUS as the platform for replacement of its aging Automated Data Processing System (ADAPS). Obviously, this is very good news for Aquatic Informatics, but I would like to speak to why I believe the decision of the USGS to choose a commercial solution, rather than re-build in-house, is very good news for global hydrometry. It...
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