Environmental Data Service & Ecosystem Data Analytics

Simplify your research data collection with trusted environmental data service managed by TERN Australia. We host a diverse range of ecosystem data and environmental datasets, including ecoacoustics, leaf area index, imagery and more. Our environment database supports open science by making research data accessible to scientists, educators, policymakers and decision-makers worldwide. Start exploring today through our easy-to-use tools and portals.

The TERN research data collection provides analysis-ready environmental data that facilitates ecological research projects for both established and emerging scientists from Australia and around the world. The resources we provide support scientific investigation in environment and climate research fields while helping to inform sustainable decision-making initiatives. Access our environmental data service now to power your next research project.

If you’d like to learn more about TERN’s data, tools, or research services – or if you have a specific enquiry – visit the TERN Portal, call us on 07 3365 9097, or email us at tern@uq.edu.au.

Explore our Data Portals

Open access ecosystem data collections are available via the TERN Data Discovery Portal and sub-portals:

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Access all TERN Environment Data

Discover datasets published by TERN’s observing platforms and collaborators. Search geographically, then browse, query, and extract data via the TERN Data Discovery Portal.

Tools that support the discovery, analysis and re-use of data

  • Cloud-based virtual desktop to run and share experiments (CoESRA)
  • Data submission, harmonisation and retrieval of ecological data (SHaRED)
  • Discovery, mapping and analysis of landscape-scale ecosystem datasets (Data Visualiser)
  • Cloud-based analysis, synthesis and training platform

Search EcoPlots Data

Search, integrate, and access Australia’s plot-based ecology survey data.

Download ausplotsR

Extract, prepare, visualise, and analyse TERN Ecosystem Surveillance monitoring data in R.

Search EcoImages

Search and download Leaf Area Index (LAI), Phenocam, and Photopoint images.

Explore our Data Services

Tools that support the discovery, analysis, and re-use of ecosystem data include:

Visualise the Data

In partnership with ANU, we provide 50 landscape and ecosystem datasets presented graphically.

Access CoESRA Virtual Desktop

A virtual desktop environment that enables users to create, execute, and share environmental data simulations.

Submit data with SHaRED

Our user-friendly tool to upload your data securely to our environment database so you can contribute to Australia’s ecological research.

Other Data Portals, Tools, and Services

The Soil and Landscape Grid of Australia uses the best available data from existing environment databases, new sensor measurements, and innovative spatial modelling. It presents fine spatial resolution (3 arc-seconds or approximately 90 x 90 m pixels) digital soil and landscape attribute maps.

The Australian Cosmic-Ray Neutron Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (CosmOz) delivers soil moisture data for 16 sites covering about 30 hectares, with measurements taken to depths of between 10-50 cm. Led by CSIRO, this ecosystem data network is expanding to 23 sites to provide even greater environmental insights.

The TERN Mangrove Data Portal offers a diverse range of historical and contemporary remotely-sensed datasets on the extent and change of mangrove ecosystems across Australia. It includes multi-scale field measurements of mangrove floristics, structure and biomass, as well as a wide variety of airborne imagery collected since the 1950s, and multispectral and hyperspectral imagery from drones, aircraft, and satellites. This project has been recognised for its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthens Australia’s long-term environment database.

TERN’s ausplotsR is an R Studio package designed for extracting, preparing, visualising, and analysing TERN’s Ecosystem Surveillance monitoring data. Researchers can directly access plot-based ecosystem data on vegetation and soils across Australia, using simple functions to merge information into species occurrence matrices for advanced analysis, such as calculating basal area or fractional cover.

The annual Australia’s Environment products summarise large volumes of observations on the trajectory of our natural resources and ecosystems. Through the data explorer, users can view and download maps, accounts, and charts by region and land use type. The portal also provides national summary reports and report cards for different types of administrative and geographical regions, all underpinned by TERN’s trusted environmental data service.

Meet the Data Services & Analytics Team Leaders

Dr Siddeswara Guru

Data Services and Analytics Platform Lead

Mr Gerhard Weis

Solution Architect

Ms Wilma Karsdorp

Senior Software Engineer

Get in Touch with TERN for Analysis-Ready Ecosystem Data

Our research data collection makes it easier for scientists and researchers to investigate and answer questions by providing them with open data, research and management tools, infrastructure, and site-based research tools.

The TERN Data Discovery Portal provides open access ecosystem data and is a cornerstone of our environmental data service. Our tools support data discovery, analysis, and re-use. The services which we provide facilitate research, education, and management. We maintain a network of monitoring sites and sensor data streams for long-term research as part of our environment database.

By choosing TERN, you gain reliable access to high-quality ecosystem data, curated tools and a leading environmental data service that drives global research and education. Have questions about TERN’s data collections, tools, or services? Connect with our team by visiting the TERN Portal, calling 07 3365 9097, or emailing tern@uq.edu.au for personalised support.