Affiliated with NCAR (The National Center for Atmospheric Research) the Climate Data Guide site was developed to provide a showcase for climate data sets, to encourage dialogue about the data, and to promote broader access and appropriate use of the data. The site is focused with a target audience of researchers, academics, and professionals. Participants are asked to submit peer-reviewed, freely available data and to comment on, make corrections to, or assist in the use of this data. Moderators ensure quality commentary. The public are welcome to view the site, but are strongly discouraged from contributing.
Unfortunately participation has not been as active as the founders of the Climate Data Guide had wished. We hope that some design changes with usability in mind will encourage more participation.
Climate Data Guide Redesign 