The D4Science GeoNetwork provides for the management of spatially referenced resources. It provides powerful metadata editing and search functions as well as an interactive web map viewer and support for OGC standards.
Key features include interactive maps, satellite imagery access, and spatial database management. The added value of D4Science includes enhanced data interoperability and integration with other platform services, enabling users to conduct multidisciplinary geospatial research. Shared cloud storage and SSO enhance data sharing and collaboration, while common accounting and monitoring ensure efficient and transparent resource usage.
Comprehensive Spatial Data Management
GeoNetwork provides a robust platform for managing spatially referenced resources, offering powerful metadata editing and search functions. This capability allows users to efficiently catalog and retrieve geospatial data, ensuring that all relevant information is easily accessible. Within the D4Science platform, this feature is particularly valuable as it supports the organisation and management of large volumes of spatial data, facilitating more effective research and decision-making processes.
Interactive Web Map Viewer
GeoNetwork includes an interactive web map viewer based on OpenLayers, which provides access to OGC services such as WMS and WMTS. This viewer allows users to visualise and interact with spatial data directly within the platform, combining different layers and creating dynamic maps. For D4Science users, this feature enhances the ability to analyse and interpret spatial data, making it easier to derive insights and share visualisations with the research community.
Standardised Metadata and Interoperability
GeoNetwork employs standardized metadata formats and protocols, including ISO19115/119/110 and Dublin Core, to ensure interoperability with other systems. This standardisation facilitates the seamless exchange of geospatial data across different platforms and tools. In the context of D4Science, researchers can integrate external spatial data sources into their analyses, enhancing the comprehensiveness and accuracy of their research projects.
Enhanced Collaboration and Data Sharing
GeoNetwork supports enhanced collaboration and data sharing by providing a centralized repository for spatial data. Users can describe, publish, and share their geospatial resources within the D4Science community, promoting real-time collaboration and knowledge exchange. The platform's integration with D4Science's shared storage and computational resources further supports these collaborative efforts, enabling researchers to collaborate more effectively and share their findings with the broader scientific community.
Within the D4Science platform, GeoNetwork operates as a catalog application for managing spatially referenced resources. Users access GeoNetwork through the D4Science Virtual Research Environment (VRE), where they can search for and retrieve geospatial data using a user-friendly web interface. The platform supports the creation and editing of metadata using standardised formats, ensuring that all data is well-documented and easily discoverable. The interactive web map viewer allows users to visualise spatial data and create dynamic maps, which can be shared with colleagues. GeoNetwork's integration with D4Science's shared storage and computational resources ensures that all data is securely stored and easily accessible, facilitating efficient data management and collaboration within the research community.