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Geochron
Geochron captures data and metadata for geochronological research and supports searching and data submission.
About Geochron
Geochron is a database system for capturing complete data and metadata that document geochronologic age estimation, with the aim of supporting future reuse, recalculation and integration with other data. It is designed to capture information at its source: the data reduction programs used in laboratories, which have been adapted to upload standardized data to the database with minimal input from the operator.
The site provides general and detrital search, data submission paths for several methods, and a REST API. It is funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The homepage does not state pricing or licensing terms, and no geographic eligibility limits are given.
Key features
- Captures complete data and metadata documenting geochronologic age estimation
- Ingests standardized data from common data reduction programs with minimal operator input
- General search and detrital search over the database
- Geochron REST API for programmatic access
- Submission paths for (U-Th)/He, U-Pb, Ar-Ar and fission track data
- Manual upload options for U-Pb ET_Redux and Ar-Ar data
Best for: Geochronology and thermochronology researchers and laboratories that need to archive, search and reuse age data and its associated metadata.
Good for
- Aims to avoid re-entering data already acquired or generated by computers in the lab
- Works with data reduction programs used widely across geochronology and thermochronology communities
- Funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF)
Watch out for
- Pricing and licensing terms are not stated on the homepage
- No coverage limits, regional restrictions or data volume details are given
Geochron at a glance
- Website
- geochron.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Geochron FAQ
How does data get into Geochron?
Data reduction programs used in laboratories have been adapted to upload standardized data to the database with minimal input from the operator.
Which data types can be submitted?
The site lists submission paths for (U-Th)/He, U-Pb ET_Redux (including manual upload), U-Pb SQUID/SQUID2, U-Pb ZIPS, Ar-Ar Calc and manual Ar-Ar upload, and fission track.
Is there an API?
Yes. A Geochron REST API is listed on the site.
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