This project facilitates research within the North Slope science community through improved data sharing and collaboration. This is achieved through the development and implementation of secure data services (SDS) protocols within the North Slope Science Catalog. Implementation included: 1)Determine SDS protocols that will encourage data provider participation. These might include use request, login authorization, prescribed distribution intervals, use agreement and distribution tracking. Initial prototype would consider Migratory Bird Management requirements; 2)Develop Catalog web based SDS implementation that would promote protocols as identified above; This would require cooperative work between data providers and programmers to ensure appropriate implementation. Identify additional SDS use cases and protocol requirements; 3)Acquire appropriate data and metadata for distribution with SDS; 4)Implement SDS protocols and load data for distribution via Catalog for unrestricted data and restricted data hosted by GINA/NSSI; 5)Perform conceptual design and initial prototyping of GINA performing authentication and authorization by GINA id/auth services for data access to Arctic LCC servers.
