ecocomDP: A flexible data design pattern for ecological community survey data

Margaret O'Brien, Colin A. Smith, Eric R. Sokol, Corinna Gries, Nina Lany, Sydne Record, Max C. N. Castorani

Abstract: Highlights•ecocomDP is a flexible intermediate format for ecological synthesis or other uses.•Collaborative development exposes data from NEON, EDI and LTER in a uniform manner.•Processed in a workflow that does not impact existing data packages.•R package to assist with reformatting original tables and work with ecocomDP data.•Conversions to Darwin Core Archives Event Core for GBIF contributions