🌐 About the DataHub
The CanWIN DataHub is an open‑access data ecosystem that brings together multiple tools and portals to make Canada’s environmental data easier to find, explore, and use.
Summary
The DataHub is a one‑stop gateway: it connects researchers, policymakers, and communities to diverse datasets across freshwater, marine, and terrestrial systems.
🧩 The Four Core Components
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 📊 Data Catalogue | Browse and access datasets, projects and publications. |
| 🗺️ GeoPortal | Visualize spatial data on interactive maps. |
| 🌊 ERDDAP | Access oceanographic and environmental time‑series data via a powerful server interface. |
| 📚 Library Catalogue | Discover publications, reports, and documents in the UM Library linked to CanWIN data. |
🔄 How It All Fits Together
Each component plays a role in the ecosystem:
- Data Catalogue → The central repository for metadata and datasets.
- GeoPortal → Adds spatial context, letting you see data on maps.
- ERDDAP → Provides advanced access to time‑series and gridded data; allows for download in multiple formats.
- Library Catalogue → Connects datasets to publications in UM Libraries they support.
Together, these tools create a connected infrastructure that supports research, education, and evidence‑based decision‑making across Canada.
