The document discusses the Hawaii Geospatial Data Repository, which aims to provide a centralized system for storing and managing access to geospatial research data from the University of Hawaii and broader statewide research community. The repository seeks to collect, store, and enable discovery, manipulation, fusion, and visualization of terabytes of geospatial data. It also aims to utilize user portals and link to high performance computing resources. A survey of researchers found that most user data falls into categories like flat files, GIS data layers, and sensor data. The repository must provide easy and secure data upload and download, with options for metadata, QA/QC, and restricting access for sensitive data. Custom applications and outreach tools can help engage users and encourage