Long-Term Archive at DKRZ
As a DKRZ user, you have two options for long-term archiving your data: WDCC and DOKU. You can also split your dataset between them. The WDCC (World Data Centre for Climate) offers long-term archiving for datasets relevant for climate and Earth System research in a highly standardised manner following the FAIR principles . In comparison DOKU is the simpler solution to preserve your research data while still meeting the requirements of good scientific practice.
| DOKU simple lightweight publication | WDCC high-end data publication | |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term archival | accessibility for 10 years ensured | accessibility and curation for more than 10 years ensured |
| Service open for everyone | restricted to DKRZ projects | for all kinds of climate model data and related products |
| Data downloadability | enabled to registered users | enabled to registered users |
| Quality control | data are (mostly) preserved “as is” | technical quality control checks by WDCC curator |
| Fulfilling FAIR principles | () data are findable and accessible | ensured through rich metadata and standardisation |
| Data publishable with DOI or PID | () PID (Handle) assigned upon publication | DataCite DOI assignment possible |
| Trustworthy repository | no certification | certified by CoreTrustSeal and the World Data System (WDS) |
| DOKU Step-by-Step Guide | WDCC Step-by-Step Guide | |