Published July 3, 2008 | Version v1
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Managing permafrost data: Past approaches and future directions

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The International Permafrost Association (IPA) has a long history of data management. Notable achievements include the establishment of a Global Geocryological Data (GGD) system and the publication of the Circumpolar Active-layer Permafrost System (CAPS) compilations. At the same time, the IPA has struggled to maintain continual stewardship of permafrost and related data with sustained support. Activities as part of the International Polar Year will significantly increase data holdings and will required renewed emphasis on data description, preservation, and integration with other disciplines.

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