SESAR provides three methods for registering samples: Individual Sample Registration, Batch Registration and registration using our Web Services. Before registering your samples, you must create a SESAR account. See our Resources for Researchers and Resources for Institutions for more information.
Individual Sample Registration
Through the Individual Batch Registration method, SESAR users are able to register samples one at a time through the online form. To Individually Register a sample, login to MySESAR and click the “Register an individual sample” link under the “Registration” header on the home page. You will be brought to a sample registration form where you can fill in the sample’s metadata. This method of sample registration is best for when you have few samples that you would like to register.
Batch Registration
Through the Batch Registration method, SESAR users are able to register multiple samples at once by uploaded a sample batch registration template. To create a Batch Registration template see this tutorial.
To upload a batch template login to MySESAR and click “Upload my batch samples” under the “Registration” header on the home page. You will be brought to a page where you can upload your Batch Registration template and submit it to be reviewed by a SESAR curator. After your samples are approved you will receive an email confirmation. If there are any changes that need to be made to your template a SESAR curator will contact you. This method of sample registration is best for when you are registering multiple samples.
Web Services Registration
SESAR provides a way for user client programs to register samples within the SESAR system. In order for SESAR web services to be access, users must reach out to info@geosamples.org and provide information on why you want to use SESAR Web Services to register samples. Documentation for Web service sample registration can be found in our technical documentation (SESAR GitHub).