Amundsen Science is committed to advancing open data and open science by fostering transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in polar research and monitoring. Our data policy, aligns with the Data Management Principles for Polar Research and Monitoring in Canada and adheres to the research data management policy and strategy of Université Laval, which complies with the Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy. Through this initiative, Amundsen Science aims to:
- Promote responsible data management, ensuring datasets are freely available, accessible, and reusable for the global research community in accordance with FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).
- Support researchers and programs aboard the CCGS Amundsen with transparent, sustainable data management solutions.
The Amundsen Science Data Collection encompasses datasets generated through the core scientific instrumentation of the CCGS Amundsen and those produced in collaboration with partner programs or organizations.
Specifically, it includes:
- Data collected using the ship’s core scientific equipment, funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, other public sources, or the non-profit corporation Amundsen Science.
- Datasets managed by the Amundsen Science technical team at Université Laval and CEOS-University of Manitoba, particularly from CFI-funded equipment.
- Mooring data gathered in partnership with various programs and curated by Amundsen Science.