• Keywords: Enter keywords or phrases to specify the type of data desired.
  
• Location: Identify the geographic area you are interested in by selecting from the menus or drawing on a map.
  
• Time Period: Specify the time period for the data you want.
  

The ESMAP search returns titles of data sets that match your selection criteria. Each title links you to a detailed description of the data, called metadata, which includes the most important facts about the data and information about the custodian of the data with its contact details.