The top page layout is modified for Meta Database:

- The Polar Information Commons (PIC) is moved to the left block.
- The barners for "Related Links" are added by new ones (WDS, etc.).

The User Mannual for Meta Database is revised for Version. 3.

The main issues for modifications are;
- Add the "Data Polocy" item for each metadata field
- Link to "Google Map" for Observation Area field
- The other minor revisions, etc.

http://scidbase.nipr.ac.jp/modules/site/index.php?content_id=14

"Spatial Coverage" for each metadata is inked with "Google Map" for display.

Standing Committee on Antarctic Data Management meeting （SCADM-16 meeting was held on July 13, 14 at Portland, USA.

National reports from NADCs including Japan, together with SCAR Data and Information Strategy and their Implementation Activities are discussed.

Three directors of the World Data System (WDS) under ISCU visited NIPR on May 25, 2012. And the Special Science Seminor is held.

Dr. David Carlson（UNAVCO, USA）
（Director of International Programme Office for the IPY 2007-2008）
<< Urgent Topics for Future Polar Research >>

Dr. Mustapha Mokrane (WDS-IPO, NICT)
（Executive Director of WDS-International Programme Office)
<< The ICSU World Data System Tackles IPY Data Challenges >>

Dr. Kostiantyn Yefremov（Ukrina WDC director）
<< Activity of WDC @ Ukrina >>