Brewer Data Management System (BDMS) Data Submission Agreement
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Introduction
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The Brewer Data Management System (BDMS) is intended to serve primarily as an
off-site archive of global Level 0 (primary or "raw") Brewer data, but the
BDMS was also designed to build custom data processing, analysis and quality
assurance procedures. BDMS data and products are intended for scientific and
educational purposes. Although the BDMS is housed at the Atmospheric
Environement Service (AES) along with the World Ozone and Ultraviolet Radiation
Data Centre (WOUDC), the data systems are unique and autonomous.
This agreement outlines the terms to be established between the AES BDMS and
the data originator(s) with respect to the limited or "restricted" access to
the submitted data.
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BDMS data designated "restricted" will be made available by means of a special
restricted access ftp account to only those individuals who submit a signed
copy of the AES BDMS data users protocol (BDMSprot.txt).
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Any further inquiries may be directed to the AES BDMS by:
Phone: 1-416-739-4635
Fax: 1-416-739-4281
Email: ed.hare@ec.gc.ca, jim.kerr@ec.gc.ca or tom.mcelroy@ec.gc.ca
- Atmospheric Environment Service, Toronto, CANADA
October, 1997
Terms of the Data Submission Agreement
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The BDMS expects to receive Level 0 primary or "raw" data, Level 1 quality
assured processed data are also welcome.
For the purposes of data distribution, the data originator(s) is requested to
indicate the option of choice for the release of his/her data.
NOTE: "General Distribution" requires a generic username/password to access
the BDMS data archive. However, no data usage agreements are
specified or required in order to obtain access.
DATA DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS
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Indicate only one.
Level 0 - Primary or "Raw" Data
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Option Condition(s)
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__ 1. Data will be archived only. No distribution.
__ 2a. Restricted distribution (indefinitely) except to members of the
Brewer community who have signed the Data Protocol.
__ 2b. Restricted distribution for __ months (up to 24 months), after which,
the restriction would be removed and the data would be made available
through general access.
__ 3. Unrestricted access, with general distribution.
Level 1 - Processed Data
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Option Conditions(s)
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__ 4. Restricted distribution for __ months (up to 24 months), after which,
the restriction would be removed and the data would be made available
through general access.
__ 5. Unrestricted access, with general distribution.
Special Data Processing Agreement
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A data originator may choose to allow the staff at the AES to process Level 0
data using standard BDMS data processing procedures and algorithms,
specifically developed for the output and distribution of BDMS Level 1 data or
in some cases, such as spectral UV, Level 2 data. Before the data are posted,
a consultation between AES and the data originator(s) will be conducted to
confirm the release of the data sets.
Option Conditions(s)
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__ 6. Restricted distribution for __ months (up to 24 months), after which,
the restriction would be removed and the data would be made available
through general access.
__ 7. Unrestricted access, with general distribution.
Level 2 - Gridded Data
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Should a data originator decide to submit Level 2 gridded data then he/she
is encouraged to contact the AES to discuss the terms of a data submission
and distribution agreement.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Complete the data originator(s) information (please print) and sign below.
Then forward the entire document by fax to:
The Brewer Data Management System (BDMS)
c/o Atmospheric Environemnt Service
Fax: +1-416-739-4281
Last Name: _____________________ Given Name(s): ________________________
Institute: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
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Telephone: ____________________________ Fax: _________________________
E-mail address: ________________________________________________________
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I hereby acknowledge and consent to the above indicated option and conditions.
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Signature: ______________________________ Date: __________________________