Summary

Abstract: The goal of ELOKA is to facilitate the collection, preservation, exchange, and use of local observations and knowledge of the Arctic by providing data management and user support, and to foster collaboration between local and international researchers. Over the last decade, Arctic residents and indigenous peoples have been increasingly involved in, and taking control of, research. Through Local and Traditional Knowledge (LTK) research and community-based monitoring, Arctic communities have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to understanding recent environmental change. ELOKA supports LTK research and community-based monitoring, as these are key components of any viable Arctic Observing Network (AON). ELOKA provides a data management and networking service for this research that keeps control of data in the hands of community data providers, while still allowing for broad searches and sharing of information.

Related URL

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE Description: ELOKA is an international collaborative effort that launched during IPY. A diverse group of communities, organizations, Arctic residents, and researchers are working together to develop ELOKA. There is an urgent need for effective and appropriate means of recording, preserving, and sharing the information collected in Arctic communities. ELOKA aims to fill this gap.

Service Citation

Originators: National Snow and Ice Data Center Title: ELOKA > Exchange for Local Observations and Knowledge of the Arctic Release_Date: November 2007 Provider: National Snow and Ice Data Center URL: http://eloka-arctic.org/

Service Keywords

DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >ARCHIVING   [Definition]

DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >CATALOGING   [Definition]

DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >DATA SEARCH AND RETRIEVAL   [Definition]

DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >MEDIA TRANSFER/DATA RESCUE   [Definition]

DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >DATA DELIVERY   [Definition]

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WINDS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >CLOUDS   [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >PRECIPITATION   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SEA ICE   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SNOW/ICE   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ECONOMIC RESOURCES   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SNOW/ICE   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY   [Definition]

OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN CIRCULATION   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WINDS   [Definition]

OCEANS >SEA ICE   [Definition]

OCEANS >TIDES   [Definition]

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION >ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES   [Definition]

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE ECONOMY ELEVATION GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION INLAND WATERS OCEANS

Project

ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program   [Information]

ELOKA >Exchange for Local Observations and Knowledge of the Arctic   [Information]

Use Constraints

Please credit ELOKA as the Service Provider.

Service Provider

National Snow and Ice Data Center Service Provider Personnel Name: NSIDC USER SERVICES Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199 Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468 Email: nsidc at nsidc.org Contact Address: National Snow and Ice Data Center CIRES, 449 UCB University of Colorado City: Boulder Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80309-0449 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Online Fees: none

Personnel

NSIDC USER SERVICES Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199 Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468 Email: nsidc at nsidc.org Contact Address: National Snow and Ice Data Center CIRES, 449 UCB University of Colorado City: Boulder Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80309-0449 Country: USA

BETSY SHEFFIELD Role: SERF AUTHOR Phone: +1 (303) 492-4549 Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468 Email: betsys at nsidc.org Contact Address: National Snow and Ice Data Center CIRES, 449 UCB City: Boulder Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80309-0449 Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2010-04-14 SERF Last Revision Date: 2010-04-22