National Arctic and Antarctic Service Data Center
Short description
The Chinese National Arctic and Antarctic Data Center (CN-NADC) is China’s national institution for the long-term preservation and management of polar scientific data and sample information. It is operated by the Polar Research Institute of China and serves as the country’s authorized center for sustainable polar data services.
The repository was established in connection with China’s obligations under the Antarctic Treaty System and its national polar data policy. It supports the collection, standardization, preservation, and dissemination of Arctic and Antarctic research data.
| Key information | |
|---|---|
| Discipline |
Polar Research, Geosciences, Oceanography, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Cartography |
| Institution | Polar Research Institute of China |
| Languages | Chinese |
| Repository access | Open |
| Data access | Restricted |
| Access requirements | Registration, Chinese identification, and an application with a reviewed statement of purpose are required for downloads. |
| International usability |
Very limited. Users without Chinese identification cannot download data. |
| Website |
https://www.chinare.org.cn/data-center/data-resourceExterner Link |
| re3data | https://www.re3data.org/repository/r3d100011380Externer Link |
Video tutorial
Illustrated guidance is available for account creation and for the application process required to request access to polar datasets.
Access notes
An account is required to access the repository, and downloading data requires uploading Chinese identification. Accounts without Chinese identification cannot download datasets. In addition, users must describe their purpose of use and pass a review process before download approval is granted.
Repository overview
The repository preserves and provides access to Chinese Arctic and Antarctic scientific data and observational records. It supports long-term stewardship of polar research data in accordance with national and international data management frameworks.
It also contributes metadata to broader scientific directories and is connected to international polar data management initiatives.