U.S. Antarctic Program Data Center

USAP-DC supports Antarctic project and dataset search, metadata submission, and access to data management resources.

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About U.S. Antarctic Program Data Center

The U.S. Antarctic Program Data Center (USAP-DC) is a web-based resource for Antarctic research data. According to its directory description, it supports searching Antarctic projects and datasets, submitting metadata, and accessing data management resources. The homepage lists separate pages for project and dataset search, depositing datasets, registering projects, and creating collections.

The site also links to related tools and resources, including the Antarctic Metadata Directory, the Antarctic Seismic Data Library System, GeoMapApp, and the WDC Ice Core Gateway. It states that it is hosted at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, that it is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, and that site content is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0. The homepage does not state eligibility requirements for depositing or searching data, so those are not described here.

Key features

  • Search Antarctic projects and datasets through dedicated search pages
  • Deposit datasets and register projects through on-site forms
  • Create collections of datasets
  • Search the Antarctic Metadata Directory (AMD)
  • Data management plan resources and dataset submission help pages
  • Links to related polar data tools such as GeoMapApp and SESAR
Best for: Researchers working in Antarctic science who need to find, register, or submit project and dataset records.
Good for
  • Provides dedicated pages for both depositing datasets and registering projects
  • Lists related Antarctic data tools and resources in one place
  • States that it is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and hosted at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

U.S. Antarctic Program Data Center at a glance

Official website
usap-dc.org
Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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U.S. Antarctic Program Data Center FAQ

Where can I find help with submitting a dataset?
The homepage lists a Dataset Submission Help page under the Contribute menu, alongside a Deposit Your Dataset page.
Does the site offer a data management plan resource?
Yes. The homepage lists a Data Management Plan page under Services and Support.
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