Data
The IMOS Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) is the focal point for the discovery of Australian marine data assets operating a national marine information infrastructure.
The AODN provides access to data from the IMOS program as well as a range of other data from contributors such as government, universities, industry and other organisations. All data are discoverable and accessible.
Access ocean data
All IMOS and contributor data can be discovered, accessed and downloaded via the Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) Portal.
Ocean information resources
A suite of resources to provide improved accessibility to the wealth of data we collect around Australia.
About the Australian Ocean Data Network
The Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN) operates online infrastructure for marine and climate data resources. It is responsible for managing the IMOS data collection program which is augmented with data from other partners and data contributors such as universities, government agencies, industry and other organisations.
Quality assurance and quality control
To ensure the highest possible data quality standards and interoperability, IMOS has developed a Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) framework outlining the procedural expectations for the collection, treatment, management and delivery of IMOS data streams.
Data usage tutorials and libraries
A range of tutorials to assist users with accessing, processing and visualising data using GIS software. Python, R and MATLAB code examples are available to help people get started with using IMOS data.
Acknowledging IMOS
Users of IMOS data are required to clearly acknowledge the source material by including the following statement:
Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). It is operated by a consortium of institutions as an unincorporated joint venture, with the University of Tasmania as Lead Agent.
Disclaimer
Last updated 03 September 2020
You accept all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this site and any information or material available from it.
If you have any concerns about the veracity of the data, please make enquiries via [email protected] to be directed to the data custodian.