WETSET FAQ
What is WETSET?
WETSET is a comprehensive European data index designed to centralize information on wetland datasets from european, national, and regional databases. It aims to streamline research and assessment efforts by providing a central platform for accessing diverse wetland data.
What is the purpose of WETSET?
The main purpose of WETSET is to address the challenges researchers, conservationists, and managers face in efficiently locating and utilizing necessary data for wetland research projects, which often come from various sources with different structures, formats, languages, standards, and access protocols. Ultimately, WETSET aims to foster informed decision-making and contribute to the sustainable future of European wetlands.
Who can use WETSET?
WETSET is openly accessible to all relevant stakeholders, including researchers, conservationists, managers, and policymakers. Anyone can list available datasets.
What kind of data can I find on WETSET?
The platform contains a total of 242 datasets related to wetlands, peatlands, and floodplains, as well as other non-wetland-specific datasets relevant for wetlands research activities (e.g., Copernicus Land Monitoring Service). The datasets are from various sources, including international, European, national, and regional databases.
Are the datasets available for download directly from the website?
WETSET primarily functions as an index. Datasets only store metadata, with the actual data hosted on other platforms. You can directly access the dataset through its provided link.
Using WETSET
Do I need an account to use WETSET?
No, you do not need to be a registered user to access and browse the dataset list and details. However, certain functionalities, such as creating new datasets, editing existing ones, or leaving comments, require a user account.
How can I find a specific dataset?
You can find datasets by:
- Regularly scrolling through the dataset list
- Using the search bar to look for a specific dataset
- Applying filters based on properties like dataset type, producer, publisher, topic, and location
How can I contribute a new dataset?
Any registered user can register a new dataset. Registered users can submit draft versions that need to be reviewed and validated by a Data Manager or Admin before they are published.
Do I need to upload my dataset to WETSET?
No, you do not need to upload the actual data files to WETSET. The website is designed as a data index, which means it centralizes information about datasets rather than hosting the data itself.
When you add a new dataset, you are creating a dataset characterization. This involves filling out a form with key metadata such as the title, publisher, spatial and temporal extent, and a link to where the data can be accessed. The platform then acts as a central hub, allowing researchers and other stakeholders to easily find and understand the data's relevance without having to search multiple, dispersed sources.
Is there a help section available?
Yes, users can refer to a Contact section to make suggestions, report bugs, or ask questions about the platform. There is also a dedicated Help page.
I found an issue with the website or a dataset. How do I report it?
Each dataset has a comment section where registered users can suggest and discuss modifications. You can also use the Contact page to report bugs, ask questions, or make suggestions.
Contact
In case of technical difficulties, please contact our support team at joseluis.delpino@idener.ai for assistance.