Using Globus (Sensor and Genomics data)
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The service provides high-performance, secure, file transfer and synchronization between endpoints. It also allows you to securely share your data with other Globus users.
To access data via Globus, you must first have a Globus account and endpoint.
Sign up for Globus at
Download and install Globus Connect or
To request access to the Terraref endpoint, send your Globus id (or University email) to David LeBauer (dlebauer@illinois.edu) with 'TERRAREF Globus Access Request' in the subject. You will be notified once you have been granted access.
To transfer data to your computer or server:
Log into Globus
Add an endpoint for the destination (e.g. your local computer)
Go to the 'transfer files' page:
Select source
Endpoint: Terraref
Path: Navigate to the subdirectory that you want.
Select (click) a folder
Select (highlight) files that you want to download at destination
Select the endpoint that you set up above of your local computer or server
Select the destination folder (e.g. /~/Downloads/)
Click 'go'
Files will be transfered to your computer
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