STAVE is an R package designed for storing and managing aggregate spatial-temporal genetic data. By “aggregate” we mean that data consist solely of counts (numerator and denominator), rather than individual-level details. By “spatial-temporal” we mean that each observation is tied to a specific geographic location (latitude and longitude), and a precise collection time (a single day).

Once data are loaded into STAVE it becomes straightforward to calculate the prevalence of different genetic variants at each sampling location, making this a useful format for data harmonization prior to spatial analysis.

This site describes the STAVE data format. It also contains installation instructions and simple tutorials to help you get started.