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The IBCSO is realized by a strong international collaboration with a great number of individual scientists, national data centers, and international scientific programs. Multibeam and single beam data are integrated as well as topographic information, satellite data, and marine gravity data.

Bathymetric data are acquired over a long-term period. Therefore, data errors and inconsistencies occur and need to be corrected. Starting with raw data, the database will contain derived data like grids, contour lines, and preliminary maps. Beside the original data sets and track control, we need additional information to be provided by the data producers:

These informations are necessary to fulfill the Metadata-Standards of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) TC211. Open an exemplary metadata xml-file prepared by the Bathymetry Group of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research.

Important note: enable us to complete the IBCSO database with available digital data, charts, contours, grids, ASCII data, and other relevant information. This improves the quality of the IBCSO for the benefit of all.

Topographic data of the Antarctic continent comprise various satellite mosaics, digital elevation models from various data sources acquired over a long peroid, line features bewteen different domains, and finally names. Topgraphic data are also provided by a great number of facilities and data centers, which is gratefully acknowledged.

Global data sets are derived from marine gravity and satellite altimetry displaying bathymetry and topography. Additional data from bathymetry, geology, and geophysics are provided by a great number of facilities and data centers, which is gratefully acknowledged.