Managing Stations
Managing research stations in cold and remote environments is a complex operation requiring a multitude of skills, careful planning and safe and efficient operations.
INPA brings together managers of Arctic and northern boreal and alpine research stations to improve services offered by research stations to the scientific community.
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Facilitate information exchange among INPA research station managers to build capacity for safe, sustainable and efficient infrastructure operation.
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Build observing power by networking INPA stations and provide platforms for coordinated research and monitoring.
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Act as assets for addressing societal challenges at local, national and global levels.
INPA deals with all aspects of station management, including:
Station Administration
Planning
Project Administration
Safety
Green Transition
Outreach and Education
Building Capacity for Remote Access
Fieldwork
Data Management and Sharing
Science Coordination to Address Science and Societal Challenges
Managing research stations in cold and remote environments is a complex operation requiring a multitude of skills, careful planning and safe and efficient operations.
INPA brings together managers of Arctic and northern boreal and alpine research stations to improve services offered by research stations to the scientific community.
1
Facilitate information exchange among INPA research station managers to build capacity for safe, sustainable and efficient infrastructure operation.
2
Build observing power by networking INPA stations and provide platforms for coordinated research and monitoring.
3
Act as assets for addressing societal challenges at local, national and global levels.
INPA deals with all aspects of station management, including:
Station Administration
Planning
Project Administration
Safety
Green Transition
Outreach and Education
Building Capacity for Remote Access
Fieldwork
Data Management and Sharing
Science Coordination to Address Science and Societal Challenges
What we do
Knowledge exchange
Arrange knowledge exchange seminars on issues of relevance to station management and fieldwork, science and data management.
Good practises
Identify, develop and refine good practices for research station management.
Publications
Make publications on station management, fieldwork, science planning and other items of relevance to research stations.
GIS
Operate INTERACT GIS as a service for the science community and an information tool for INPA stations.
Networking
Link stations and scientific networks.
Scientific cooperation
Work with Arctic Council working groups and science organisations improve coordination and sharing of best practices.
Tools and Softwares
Access, Station Management and Research
INTERACT GIS provides information about the more than 85 terrestrial research stations that are members of the INTERACT network. INTERACT stations are located in the Arctic and northern boreal and alpine areas.
INTERACT GIS provides web-based services on stations, research and applications.
INTERACT Virtual Access Single Entrypoint is a data portal that allows you to search and access data and information from the Arctic and beyond. The INTERACT Data Portal is based on metadata harvesting from several organizations and sites with end points to real data on various topics on e.g. earth sciences and ecosystems. The number of datasets presented in the portal is growing day by day, including both near real-time observation datasets and unique historical, retrospective data digitized and provided for open access.
INTERACCESS is the platform for access management providing applicants information on open calls and allowing candidates to apply fro access to INTERACT stations and more.
Publications on Station Management and Arctic Fieldwork
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INTERACT Management Planning for Arctic and Northern Alpine Research Stations
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INTERACT Fieldwork Planning Handbook e-book
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INTERACT Reducing CO2 Emissions of Arctic Science
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INTERACT Practical Field Guide
