¶ Data Catalog: End User
A Data Catalog End User is an individual with an authorized account who can access and download datasets published in the COARE Data Catalog.
You may visit this Wiki page for instructions on how to apply for an end user account.
¶ Logging In
1. On the top-right corner of the page, click the Login button.
2. Enter your account credentials, then click Login.
3. Once logged in, you may begin downloading datasets.
¶ Resetting Password
1. To reset your password, click Forgot Password on the Login page.
2. Enter the email address associated with your account, then click Submit.
3. You will receive an email containing a link to reset your password.
4. Enter your desired new password and click Reset Password.
5. After changing your password, you will be automatically redirected to the COARE Data Catalog login page.
6. Once logged in using your new password, you may begin downloading datasets.
¶ Downloading Datasets
1. Click the Datasets tab at the top of the page to navigate to the Datasets page.
2. You may use the search bar and apply filters on the left to refine your search. If you prefer, you can also manually browse the available datasets listed on the page.
3. To view the downloadable sub-datasets and resources, click View Resources.
4. After selecting a dataset or sub-dataset, you can download its resources (i.e., the specific dataset files available for download) by clicking Download.
5. Upon clicking a resource, you will be prompted to review and agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA) established by COARE and/or the data owner. Read the EULA carefully, tick the I Agree checkbox, and click Proceed if you accept the terms.
6. After agreeing to the EULA, the dataset will automatically be downloaded.
7. To access and download Private datasets, click Request to initiate a data access request.
Note: There are different classifications of datasets. For Datasets tagged as Public, the download will immediately commence after you agree to the EULA. For Datasets tagged as Private, you must fill-out a Data Access Request Form that will automatically prompt prior to being able to download the resource.
8. Fill up the Request Form, then click Submit. Upon submission of the Data Access Request Form, an email containing the data access request will be sent to the owner of the dataset (Data Owner). The approval of the Data Access Request is dependent on the Data Owner. While immediate approval of the request is not guaranteed, End Users should wait for an amenable amount of time for the Data Owner to approve the said request.
9. Monitor your email for updates regarding your data access request. Upon the Data Owner’s approval of the Data Access Request, you will receive an email notifying that the Data Access Request has been approved. Once the Data Access Request has been approved, you will have seven (7) days (from the time of the approval of the Data Access Request) to download the requested resources.
For further guidance and information, end users are encouraged to refer to the Data Catalog: End User Manual.
¶ Data Catalog: Data Owner
The COARE aims to provide a platform for the efficient storage, analysis, and sharing of scientific data through the COARE Data Catalog. Data Owners may use the COARE Data Catalog to publish their datasets and contribute to collaborative research within the scientific community.
To apply for a Data Owner Account, you may visit this Wiki page.
The following guidelines serve as a reference for Data Owners in using the COARE Data Catalog:
¶ Publishing Datasets
- The Data Catalog provides convenient options for publishing datasets. Prior to publishing, Data Owners are required to assign appropriate permission levels to their datasets based on the three (3) data classifications defined in the Data Catalog. For more information, please refer to the COARE Data Classification Guidelines.
- As a Data Owner, you may upload datasets to the facility through the following methods:
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Method: For the FTP server method, Data Owners must send an email to COARE at gridops@asti.dost.gov.ph to request access to the FTP server. Once the request is approved, the COARE Team will grant access to the FTP server hosted by COARE, allowing Data Owners to directly upload their datasets.
- Offline Transfer Method: Data Owners may also opt for offline transfer by visiting COARE, located at the ASTI Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City. During the visit, Data Owners must bring a storage device containing the datasets. The COARE Team will collect the storage device and directly upload the datasets to the FTP server.
- Direct Online Transfer: For datasets that are relatively small in size (less than 1 gigabyte) and do not require an FTP server, Data Owners may send their datasets to COARE via the Internet.
¶ Reviewing Data Access Requests
- Data Owners will receive Data Access Requests from Data Catalog End Users for their published datasets that are classified as Private. Data Owners may approve or reject these Data Access Requests.
- While there is no enforced maximum time frame for approving or rejecting a Data Access Request, Data Owners are encouraged to regularly monitor their registered email address for requests requiring review.
- Should Data Owners require assistance—such as difficulty in regularly checking emails or the possibility of being unreachable for an extended period—they may authorize the COARE Team to manage the approval or denial of Data Access Requests on their behalf. To request this arrangement, Data Owners may contact the COARE Team via email at gridops@asti.dost.gov.ph.
¶ Updating Initial Data Classification
- Data Owners may update the data classification of their datasets if they feel inclined to do so.
- Should Data Owners wish to update the initial data classification of their dataset, they may do so by sending an e-mail to gridops@asti.dost.gov.ph.
- Wait for a confirmation e-mail from the COARE regarding the update on your request.
For additional guidelines and detailed information relevant to dataset publication and management, Data Owners are encouraged to consult the Data Catalog: Data Owner Manual, which provides comprehensive instructions on using the platform and fulfilling Data Owner responsibilities.