User Guide

1. Get an introduction to the R&D Data Archive and why it was developed:
• R&D Data Archive Intro
• Archive Background
2. Learn about the availability of research data, how to cite data used, and distribution liability information:
• Data Use Info
3. Browse contents of archive and download data, metadata , and other important documents:
• Data Catalog
4. Learn about all of the file formats used in the archive and how to use them in common applications:
   • Using our Formats
5. Learn about metadata, metadata standards, and tools available to generate metadata using the standards recommended by the archive:
• Metadata & Tools
• Metadata Standards
6. Obtain details and instructions for submitting data to the archive:
   • Submitting Data
7. Find answers to frequently asked questions and access definitions for terms used in archive:
• FAQ
• Definitions
8. Contact the archive team with questions or concerns:
   • Contact Us