Fermi Data Policy
In brief, after the first year data are not proprietary. But during the first year the release of LAT data will be more restricted to allow the LAT instrument team to calibrate their instrument and carry out their proposed sky survey. GBM data are not proprietary during the mission, and will be released as early as possible during science operations. During the first year (and most likely during the rest of the mission) the LAT team will release data on transient sources and will release the lightcurves for 20 or more sources it will monitor. The following are links to:
- A more complete summary of the data policy
- A summary of the data the LAT team will release during the first year
- The list of the sources the LAT will monitor
Note that while we attempt to provide an accurate statement of the data policy, the definitive statement is provided by the Fermi Science Policy Document associated with the Project Data Management Plan (PDMP). Please direct all inquiries to the Help Desk.