Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our data centre.
Who can access the WOUDC data?
The WOUDC is a public website in support of the WMO Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) programme. WOUDC data is made publically available on behalf of data contributors. For information on data access and usage, please refer to the data policy page.
How do I submit data?
Registered contributors can submit data to the WOUDC via FTP. Visit the data submission page for all of the details. All new data contributors require a WOUDC account. To become a contributor, please visit the contributor registration form.
How do I access the WOUDC data archive?
Registered contributors can access the WOUDC data archive using the WOUDC website, geospatial tools or custom solutions. Visit the data access page for all the details.
What data can I find in WOUDC?
The WOUDC currently manages and provides Ozone and Ultra Violet Radiation data. Please refer to data search / download to see all WOUDC datasets. Other products such as maps, graphs and reports are also available on the data products page.
Where does WOUDC get its data from?
WOUDC data comes from worldwide contributors consisting of institutions, agencies and organizations. Contributors submit their data to WOUDC, where the data are then archived and made available. Please refer to the contributor list.
How frequently is data updated?
Data is typically updated and made available to users within five business day of receipt by WOUDC. Extended CSV (extCSV) data are processed and made available in near real time.
Who is responsible for keeping WOUDC information up-to-date?
WOUDC uses information provided by contributors who submit data. The WOUDC is responsible for ensuring that the most recent information provided by the contributors is available to all users.
Can I use my application to automatically retrieve data from WOUDC and also to upload data to WOUDC?
Yes. The WOUDC provides raw data through a web accessible folder (WAF) as well as Open Geospatial Consortium web services such as Web Map Service and Web Feature Service, providing dynamic, real-time access of the WOUDC data in numerous formats and encodings. For more information, please refer to the data access page.
Can I use my handheld device to access WOUDC?
Yes. The WOUDC web application has been developed using Government of Canada directives on accessibility and usability , which align with W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines