The data is accessed through a hosted web portal. This makes it easier to search, access and download research data sets, sometimes with associated metadata. The underlying data storage hardware can vary in type.
Data types: Research data for sharing that can be easily accessed via the web.
| Node | Storage Name | Features | Links |
| TPAC | THREDDS Data Server (TDS) | A server for public datasets | information |
| NCI | National Research Data Collection | Nationally and Internationally significant datasets | information |
| Intersect | SpaceBase | Ready-made web environment for people to collaborate on research data and metadata. Enables distributed groups to share, manipulate, curate and manage any type of data. Suitable for non-IT people, requiring minimal administration. | information |
