BODC's role

BODC is the NERC designated data centre responsible for the management of data sets originating from the 36 North programme. The role of BODC is:

• To facilitate the interchange of quality controlled and documented data sets within the project community.
• To assemble quality controlled and documented data sets from the cruise into a relational database, so that spatial and temporal links between multiple parameters are maintained.
• To provide advice and assistance (when appropriate) to project scientists in the management, working up and quality assurance of their data.
• To assure the long-term stewardship of data sets arising from the 36 North programme for the future benefit of the wider scientific community.