List of Data Centre and related Scientific Databases - drill down to see full details
Databases not managed by the Data Centre are marked with a *.
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Cosmic Ray - Ground Level Enhancements |
A database of events seen worldwide since 1942. Mawson station is part of the international network of observatories.
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Biodiversity
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ARGOS Satellite tracking |
A repository of all ARGOS satellite messages from 1982 to present. Trackers have been used on Automatic Weather Stations, buoys and numerous species of whales, seals and birds.
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Automatic Penguin Monitoring System (APMS) |
This system records weighbridge crossings, diet, nesting success etc from Adelie penguins at several locations in Antarctica
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Biodiversity - SCAR EBA program |
The biodiversity database holds Antarctic and subantarctic flora and fauna in support of the SCAR Life Sciences programme EBA (Evolution and Biodiversity in the Antarctic). For further details, see the EBA website. Search Page
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Elephant and Weddell Tags at Macca, Heard and Vestfold |
Tagging records and resights from Elephant Seals at Macquarie Island (1950-65 and 1980 to present), Heard Island (1949-1955), Weddell seals in the Vestfold Hills (1973 to present), and Weddell seals at Casey (2008 to present)
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National Whale and Dolphin Sightings and Strandings Database |
The National Whale and Dolphin Sightings and Strandings Database records reported sightings of whales and dolphins in Australian waters and maintains details of stranding events around the Australian coastline.
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Southern Ocean Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey |
A database of surveys to map the spatial and temporal patterns of biodiversity of the plankton throughout the region.
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Southern Ocean Food Web |
A compilation of dietary and related data from the Southern Ocean.
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Wildlife on Voyage (WOV) |
Seabird observations and related environmental data from ships either performing marine science work or taking personnel and cargo to various Antarctic stations. Incidental observations of whales and seals are also noted.
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Chemistry
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Chemistry of the Vestfold Hill Lakes |
Chemistry data from 30 lakes from vertical sampling profiles. Maximum depth is 66 metres.
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Environmental Impacts
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Antarctic Artefacts |
Antarctic related artefacts from archeology and other sources
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Contaminated Sites |
A register of Contaminated Sites covering the continent, Heard and Macquarie Islands. (Custodian access required)
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Marine Debris |
Debris records from beaches on Heard and Macquarie Islands and floating debris spotted on voyages. (Custodian access required)
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SIMR - (State of Environment) |
System for Indicator Management and Reporting - an on-line State of Environment system for the Antarctic.
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Sites Register |
A register of site records (camps, site markers, depots, heritage items, landing spots) and their associated activities
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General
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AAS Projects * |
A database of science projects, their objectives, workplans and outcomes from 1985 to the present.
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Analysis Tools |
A suite of analysis tools utilising data from the Data Centre's repository and elsewhere.
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Australian Antarctic Program Publications * |
A register of publications since 1947 with links to AAS projects.
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Catalogue of Australian Antarctic and Subantarctic Metadata |
Descriptions of data and links to actual data or related databases. The AAD contributes metadata records to the Antarctic Master Directory which is hosted by the Global Change Master Directory at NASA.
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Data Centre Portal |
A single-sign on for accessing Data Centre resources. The portal can be customised by the user.
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Downloads |
List of files and datasets that can be downloaded. These files are also referenced via metadata records in the Metadata system.
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Environmental Data |
A repository of environmental data collected by the AAD or external organisations. Includes sea ice concentration.
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Feedback/Request |
A register of requests, comments and feedback with follow up actions by Australian Antarctic Data Centre staff.
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GET - Graphical Exploration Toolkit |
A browser-based application to explore time-series data from a variety of Data Centre holdings.
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Scientific Bibliographies |
Covers the areas from biology, atmospheric physics, State of the Environment and regional areas such as Heard Island. If you have a bibliography that you wish to contribute, please enter details in the Data Centre feedback form.
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Search Tools |
Text, spatial and temporal search and display tools for multiple datasources within the Data Centre and AAD Library and publication catalogues.
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Geographic Information
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Aerial Photograph Catalogue |
This catalogue provides information on aerial photography in the Australian Government Antarctic Division archives. It includes aerial photography from metric and non-metric cameras, Operation Highjump, as well as Linhof photography used by the biology program. Additional images are being added over time.
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Antarctic Gazetteer |
A catalogue of Antarctic Names from the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica, the Australian Antarctic Gazetteer and lists of other less formal names.
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SCAR Feature Catalogue |
This catalogue contains detailed descriptions of standard geographic features as agreed by the SCAR Antarctic Community. These features can be used within any GIS software to represent geographic data.
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SCAR Map Catalogue |
A catalogue of Antarctic region maps produced by SCAR member countries.
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Satellite Image Catalogue |
This catalogue provides information on satellite imagery used by people in the Australian Antarctic Program. It includes satellite imagery from IKONOS, Landsat, Quickbird, and SPOT satellites and Russian cameras such as Kate-200. Previews are included. Additional images are being added over time.
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Symbol Editor and Library |
A library of symbols used by the AODC and AAD for Australian and Antarctic marine work. The complete library can be viewed and searched by the public, but only symbology custodians can edit or create symbols.
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History
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Antarctic Events |
A catalogue of Antarctic events covering all types of activities within Antarctica, the subantarctic or events around the world that have an Antarctic theme.
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Oceanography
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Acoustic Doppler Current Profile (ADCP) data |
Acoustic Doppler Current Data Profile (ADCP) measures currents from doppler shifts. Instrument deployed from some Aurora Australis voyages.
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CTD |
A repository of CTD data.
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CTD Water Sample Analysis |
This application can be used to view any data that results from water samples taken from the CTD Niskin bottles.
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Marine Science Data |
The repository of marine science data.
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Marine Underway Data |
Links to the underway data search, CTD and XBT data, marine view snapshot and voyage reports. This database contains data from 1985/86 to the present.
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Scientific Voyages of the Australian Antarctic Programme. |
A register of all voyages that contribute to the science of the Australian Antarctic Programme. It includes voyages that opportunistically collect marine data while underway.
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Weather
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Automatic Weather Stations at bases |
Weather data every minute from automatic weather stations at the 4 Australian stations. Data extends back to 1995 when it was logged every ten minutes.
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