IEDA Newsletter, May 2012, No. 1

05-2012. This newsletter summarizes recent new features and improvements in the IEDA systems. Click on the links below for more detailed information!

Investigator Support | Tools and Services | Collections | Education

Release of Data Management Plan Tool v.2: New version allows save, retrieve, and edit of previous Data Management Plans.
New Data Access and Data Contribution web pages structured according to IEDA data types.

New version of the MGDS Search Interface launched: Enhancements include auto-complete, select from list options, and enhancements to performance and usability.
Release of PetDB User Interface v.2.3.0: New version includes unique sample identifiers (IGSNs) and new sample and station information pages.
MGDS data submission web app: New developments allow users to add cruise-level metadata for cruises not currently inventoried within IEDA.
Release of SESAR v3.8: New features include QR codes, an improved search interface, and the option to download complete sample metadata.

New EarthChem website consolidates information for all geochemical data systems operated by IEDA.
GMRT v2.2 released: New version includes addition of data from 41 new cruises, expanding coverage primarily in the Southern and Pacific Oceans.
New datasets in the Geochemical Resource Library include a compilation of geochemical data for Central America and IBM arc systems by Jordan, Warren, Stern, and Gill.
PetDB data holdings grew by more than 200,000 analytical values and SedDB holdings grew by 50,000 values.
All samples associated with cruises cataloged in the MGDS are now accessible through SESAR (System for Earth SAmple Registration)

New User Contributed Materials: see educational materials that IEDA users have shared with the community
New Tutorials for GeoMapApp, MGDS data search, and EarthChem
Read more about IEDA Resources for Education including Workshops, MediaBank, and Summer Internships