Discovery Metadata System
A web-based system to discover polar datasets collected by UK-funded scientists
Data systems
Explore these pages to access scientific data systems managed by the UK Polar Data Centre (UK PDC) and the Mapping and GIS team. To search for datasets held by the UK PDC, a good place to start is the Discovery Metadata System – a web-based catalogue that allows you to discover and access datasets. Other useful metadata systems include the Antarctic Metadata Directory and the NERC Data Catalogue Service.
Atmospheric Data Access System
An online data access tool to discover, visualise and access atmospheric and space weather data holdings from the polar regions.
Antarctic Digital Database
The SCAR ADD is a seamless compilation of topographic data for Antarctica to 60°S. It is the place to go to get data such as Antarctic coastline or contours for working in desktop GIS.
ICEMAR
The EC-funded ICEMAR project is a GMES pilot service delivering sea ice information products directly to ships navigating through sea ice in the Arctic.
LPM Network
Access data from the Low Power Magnetometer (LPM) network
Marine Geophysical Data Portal
An interactive web tool allowing users to search for and visualise marine geophysical data collected on UK research vessels in the polar regions.
Marine Metadata Project
The Marine Metadata Project aims to enhance the availability and accessibility of BAS marine data.
Polar Airborne Geophysics Data Portal
The NERC Airborne Geophysics Data Portal provides direct access to airborne survey data.
Polar View
Polar View delivers information about sea ice direct to ships operating in the Southern Ocean.
South Georgia GIS
Visualise and download topographic, management and scientific data for South Georgia.