Archive access to restricted data
Access is restricted for:
- data from recent temporary deployments (limited-duration embargos)
- some permanent third-party stations/networks for which GEOFON also acts as archive and distribution point
Access to these data may be granted only if the data user can produce written permission from the data producer to use the data, i.e. from the PI of the experiment or a representative of the institution that operates the network. Requests for data access must be sent to GEOFON including the permission statement. Once access is configured, users can request restricted data using FDSN web services just as for open data.
Principal investigators are generally shown on the network pages as "Creator(s)". If you are unable to contact them directly, please send us email including:
- your name (and institution if relevant),
- your email address (as it is used for our token-based authentication system, this is essential, and must be your official one, if using eduGAIN),
- the data set you want, with its FDSN network code,
- a brief description of your intended use of the data,
- other information that might be relevant.
It might be helpful to describe which stations/channels you are interested in (e.g. all or just a specific subset), the time range, and whether you have scientific collaboration with the data producer now or in the past.
We will endeavour to assist you in obtaining the necessary permission.
- We must add you to the list of authorised users for the specific network, with the email address you provided.
- You need a current valid token for authentication - identifying your client as associated with you. Get a token from our service here.
