@misc{eschenbach_bridging_the_2017, 
author={Eschenbach, C.A.},
title={Bridging the Gap between Observational Oceanography and Users},
year={2017},
howpublished = {journal article},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.5194/os-13-161-2017},
abstract = {The stakeholder interaction is integrated into the COSYNA product life cycle outlined here and the steps undertaken are exemplified for the product Surface Current Fields in the German Bight. Initial surveys revealed COSYNA's potential relevance in the national and international context. After the technological and mathematical realization of high-quality parameter fields, external experts evaluated the scientific value, informational value, innovative leap, cost/benefit aspects, operability, etc., of the data products. In order to improve products and their usability and to pave the way for future co-operation, interviews and workshops with potential users from the offshore wind energy industry were conducted. The stakeholder interaction process was successful, revealing relevant insights into user demands and usability of (possible) products. Analysis of data download provided some evidence for impact beyond academia. Other criteria for the increasingly demanded evaluation of the impact of coastal research are discussed. By sharing first-hand experiences, this study contributes to the emerging knowledge on integration of science and end users.},
note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.5194/os-13-161-2017} (DOI). Eschenbach, C.: Bridging the Gap between Observational Oceanography and Users. Ocean Science. 2017. vol. 13, no. 1, 161-173. DOI: 10.5194/os-13-161-2017}}