data submission
Contact the most suitable DAC below to submit data or contact enquiries@oceannet.org
MEDIN are establishing a network of marine data archive centres (DACs) to provide secure long-term storage for marine data. This network will provide the capability to upload and retrieve data. Data contributors should have free access to their data managed within the DAC framework. There are four accredited MEDIN DACs currently:
- British Geological Survey (BGS) for seabed and sub-seabed geology, geophysics data
- British Oceanography Data Centre (BODC) for water column oceanographic data
- Data Archive for Seabed Species and Habitats (DASSH) for benthic flora, fauna and habitat data
- UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) for bathymetry data
Who submits data to a DAC and generates the metadata may vary depending on who is undertaking the data collection, who commissioned the work and where the data will be archived. A number of case study examples have been generated which give worked examples of key stages of data flow within the MEDIN Framework to help you or, alternatively, e-mail enquiries@oceannet.org if you need further advice.
MEDIN contract clause for data
MEDIN Proposals for common contract clause for data collection can be downloaded here (138 KB)