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Research Vessel Observation Database
The Research Vessel Observation Database provides publicly available observations collected by Japanese research vessels.
About Research Vessel Observation Database
The Research Vessel Observation Database makes observational data from Japanese research vessels publicly available. It covers data acquired through the joint use of vessels such as Hakuho-Maru, Shinsei-Maru, and Tansei-Maru, and is released in accordance with the FAIR Principles on Data to support open science and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science.
Data from FY2019 onward is stored by JAMSTEC and released sequentially after a publication moratorium period expires. The Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute (AORI) is working on releasing data from before FY2019. The site offers cruise lists, data searches, chart display, and CTD cast searches, and part of the information is provided only in Japanese. Data and metadata may be used, redistributed, or reused without restrictions, but users should cite the cruise name and report/publication when publishing.
Key features
- List research cruises and search data information
- Display data charts
- Search CTD casts
- Register publications via DOI and other links
- Register distribution data
- Includes Otsuchi-Bay Observation Database and Ocean Environmental DNA sections
Best for: Researchers and others seeking publicly available observational data from Japanese research vessels for atmosphere and ocean science.
Good for
- No restrictions on use, redistribution, or reuse of data and metadata.
- Data released in accordance with FAIR Principles on Data.
- Covers data from multiple research vessels, including Hakuho-Maru, Shinsei-Maru, and Tansei-Maru.
Watch out for
- Part of information is provided only in Japanese.
- Data from FY2019 onward is released sequentially after a publication moratorium period.
- Data, metadata, and documents may change or be discontinued without notice.
Research Vessel Observation Database at a glance
- 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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Research Vessel Observation Database FAQ
Can I use, redistribute, or reuse the data?
Yes. There are no restrictions on the use, redistribution, or reuse of the data and metadata provided by this site. In case of publication, please mention that you downloaded them from this site and cite the relevant cruise name and report/publication.
When is data from FY2019 onward released?
Data from FY2019 onward is stored by JAMSTEC and released sequentially after the publication moratorium period has expired.
Is all information available in English?
No, part of information is provided only in Japanese.
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