Submit NASA Data to NSIDC DAAC

Important Notice from NASA: ESDIS continues to be committed to the preservation and stewardship of standard products generated by NASA’s Earth Science missions. However, ESDIS is unable to consider unsolicited data archival requests at this time. 

We recognize and appreciate your efforts to produce and share quality Earth science data. NASA is working on a solution for NASA-funded data providers that need a repository to store their datasets in support of open science and publishing requirements. We will provide details once they are available. NASA’s resource Where to Share Data provides additional guidance and a list of alternative repositories that meet SPD-41a requirements.

NASA is working on a way to make NASA-funded data archived at non-NASA repositories discoverable through Earth Science Data System (ESDS) interfaces. If you have any questions please reach out to nsidc@nsidc.org

Data produced by the cryospheric community can be considered for publication at NSIDC DAAC if any of the following criteria are met:

• Is funded by the NASA Cryospheric Science program
• Is funded by a NASA program and has relevance to the cryosphere
• Uses NASA data and has relevance to the cryosphere

To request that your data be published at NSIDC DAAC, please follow the instructions below. 

Step 1: Review and Prepare

• Review the Earth Science Data Standards, Requirements, and References for how to create data and metadata that aligns with NASA standards.
• Review the NSIDC DAAC Data File Requirements and Recommendations
• If submitting netCDF files, review the NSIDC Guidelines for NetCDF Attributes - a summary of best practices for creating CF-compliant netCDF files.
• Create a sample data file and browse file (if applicable)
• Gather related documentation (e.g., ATBDs, publications)

Step 2: Complete Data Accession Request

Download and complete the Data Accession Request form below:

Step 3: Submit Request

Upload and submit completed request form and accompanying files through our website.

All accession requests are paused at this time

Step 4: Review of Data Accession Request

The DAAC will use the information you provided, as well as sample data, to conduct an assessment of the data’s alignment with the DAAC’s science domain, the scientific impact and community need, the Level of Service, and the resources necessary to publish and support the data. The DAAC provides the description of your data and their assessment to the NASA ESDS and ESDIS for review and approval. The NSIDC DAAC will communicate with you during this process which often takes several weeks to complete.