Australian Antarctic Data Centre - Scientific Databases

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 *.

Atmospheric Physics

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

	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.
	Automatic Penguin Monitoring System (APMS)	This system records weighbridge crossings, diet, nesting success etc from Adelie penguins at several locations in Antarctica
	Biodiversity - SCAR EBA program	The biodiversity database holds terrestrial and freshwater Antarctic and sub-Antarctic 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. This database also holds marine data from the Australian Antarctic Programme. Search Page
	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)
	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.
	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.
	Southern Ocean Dietary Database	A compilation of dietary, food web, and related data from Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
	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.

Chemistry

Chemistry of the Vestfold Hill Lakes

Chemistry data from 30 lakes from vertical sampling profiles. Maximum depth is 66 metres.

Environmental Impacts

	Antarctic Heritage Register	The Antarctic Heritage Register is an online database that has been developed to assist in the management of the Australian Antarctic Division's natural and cultural heritage. The register includes information on World, National and Commonwealth heritage places in the Australian Antarctic Territory and sub-Antarctic islands. The register also includes information of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic historic artefacts and art works.
	Contaminated Sites	A register of Contaminated Sites covering the continent, Heard and Macquarie Islands. (Custodian access required) Search Page
	Field trips	A register of field trips, huts used and routes taken. Requires local AAD account for access.
	Marine Debris	Debris records from beaches on Heard and Macquarie Islands and floating debris spotted on voyages. (Custodian access required)
	SIMR - (State of Environment)	System for Indicator Management and Reporting - an on-line State of Environment system for the Antarctic. Search Page
	Sites Register	A register of site records (camps, site markers, depots, heritage items, landing spots) and their associated activities

General

	AAS Projects *	A database of science projects, their objectives, workplans and outcomes from 1985 to the present. Search Page
	Analysis Tools	A suite of analysis tools utilising data from the Data Centre's repository and elsewhere.
	Australian Antarctic Program Publications *	A register of publications since 1947 with links to AAS projects. Search Page
	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.
	Data Centre Portal	A single-sign on for accessing Data Centre resources. The portal can be customised by the user.
	Downloads	List of files and datasets that can be downloaded. These files are also referenced via metadata records in the Metadata system. Search Page
	Environmental Data	A repository of environmental data collected by the AAD or external organisations.
	iMAGEantarctica	A catalogue of Antarctic Images from the earliest days to the present. Where relevant, images are linked to the Biodiversity and Gazetteer databases.
	Requests	A register of requests, comments and feedback with follow up actions by Australian Antarctic Data Centre staff.
	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.
	Search Tools	Text, spatial and temporal search and display tools for multiple datasources within the Data Centre and AAD Library and publication catalogues.

Geographic Information

	Aerial Photograph Catalogue	This catalogue provides information on aerial photography in the Australian Antarctic Division archives. It includes aerial photography flown in the Australian Antarctic Territory since the late 1940s by the 1946-47 US Navy Operation Highjump, Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions, National Mapping and the Australian Antarctic Division. The content is being updated over time.
	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. Search Page
	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 space photography from Russian cameras such as Kate-200. Previews are included. Additional images are being added over time.
	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. Search Page
	SCAR Map Catalogue	A catalogue of Antarctic region maps produced by Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) member countries.
	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.

History

Antarctic Historic Events

A catalogue of Antarctic historic events covering all types of activities within Antarctica, the subantarctic or events around the world that have an Antarctic theme.

Oceanography

	Acoustic Doppler Current Profile (ADCP) data	Acoustic Doppler Current Data Profile (ADCP) measures currents from doppler shifts. Instrument deployed from some Aurora Australis voyages.
	CTD	A repository of Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) data from 1980 to present.
	CTD Water Sample Analysis	This application can be used to view any data that results from water samples taken from the CTD Niskin bottles.
	Marine Science Data	The repository of marine science data.
	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.
	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.

Weather

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.