IODP

Notice: The Site Survey Data Bank (SSDB) will close on September 30, 2025, as part of the conclusion of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). After this time, access to the system and its contents will no longer be available. If you have submitted data to the SSDB and wish to retain a copy, please ensure you download it prior to the shutdown date.

 User Groups


Group Term Purpose
Public User No login is necessary.
Restricted access to the site, and minimal permissions.
Allowed access to Search and Legacy Data.
Can discover all files and view metadata for all files.
Cannot view or download data files.
Basic User The user level immediately granted upon signup.
Restricted access to the site, and minimal permissions.
Allowed access to Search and Legacy Data.
Can discover all files and view metadata for all files.
Can view and download all non-proprietary data.
Reviewer Basic User privileges, plus allowed access to all files, including proprietary data, for assigned proposals. Access allowed for specific time period, while reviewer is on panel, or proposal under review, as approved by the IODP Science Support Office.
Allowed access to Search and Legacy Data.
Can discover all files and view metadata for all files.
Can view and download all non-proprietary data in unassigned proposals.
Proponent Basic User privileges, plus allowed access to all files, including proprietary data, for assigned proposals.
Can upload original data, or copy existing data files into assigned proposals.
Allowed access to Search and Legacy Data.
Can discover all files and view metadata for all files.
Can view and download all non-proprietary data in unassigned proposals.