GeoServer

Data Storage

GeoServer, powered by D4Science, is an open-source server for sharing geospatial data. It allows users to publish, edit, and share spatial data using open standards, making it an essential tool for geospatial data management and dissemination.
 

Key Features

GeoServer supports a wide range of data formats and provides powerful styling and mapping capabilities. It integrates with various GIS tools and platforms, offering services like WMS, WFS, and WCS for seamless geospatial data access and manipulation. D4Science's single sign-on and unified authorization ensure secure and efficient access to geospatial data.
 

Comprehensive Spatial Data Management

GeoServer within D4Science provides robust spatial data management capabilities, allowing users to store, edit, and publish geospatial data. The platform supports various data formats, including shapefiles, GeoTIFF, and PostGIS, making it a versatile tool for managing spatial data. This capability is particularly valuable for D4Science users, as it enables them to efficiently organize and manage large volumes of geospatial data for their research projects.
 

Advanced Data Visualization

GeoServer offers advanced data visualization tools, including support for Web Map Service (WMS) and Web Feature Service (WFS). These tools allow users to create and share interactive maps and geospatial visualizations, enhancing the ability to analyze and interpret spatial data. For D4Science users, these visualization capabilities are essential for communicating research findings and gaining insights from complex geospatial datasets.
 

Interoperability and Standards Compliance

GeoServer adheres to international standards for geospatial data, such as those set by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). This compliance ensures interoperability with other geospatial systems and services, allowing users to seamlessly integrate external data sources into their workflows. In the context of D4Science, this interoperability is crucial for enabling multidisciplinary research and collaboration.

Enhanced Collaboration and Data Sharing

GeoServer supports enhanced collaboration and data sharing by providing a centralised platform for geospatial data. Users can publish, share, and access geospatial datasets 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.

How it works

Within the D4Science platform, GeoServer operates as a server for managing and publishing geospatial data. Users can access GeoServer through the D4Science Virtual Research Environment (VRE), where they can upload, edit, and publish geospatial datasets. The platform supports various data formats and provides advanced visualization tools, allowing users to create and share interactive maps. GeoServer's compliance with international standards ensures interoperability with other systems, facilitating the integration of external data sources. The platform also promotes collaboration and data sharing by enabling users to publish and access geospatial datasets within the D4Science community.

Success Stories

These success stories demonstrate the wide range of applications and the positive impact of D4Science in various scientific domains. The platform's core strengths, including data integration, cloud computing, customisable VREs, and collaborative tools, are highlighted as key factors contributing to the successful outcomes of these projects.

Forecasting the ongoing invasion of Lagocephalus sceleratus in the Mediterranean Sea

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Invasive Species Modeling and Management

Streamlining Fish Stock and Fisheries Data: The Global Record of Stocks and Fisheries (GRSF)

Monitoring fish stocks and fisheries is a complex, time-consuming process. Data is often scattered across multiple databases, with varying formats and semantics, making it difficult to get a comprehensive view.
Fisheries Data Management

Implementation of the Virtual Research environment for the Earth’s Critical Zone within the ITINERIS PNRR project

The Critical Zone (CZ) VRE, developed as part of the ITINERIS PNRR project, aims to create a collaborative research environment for scientists studying the Earth's Critical Zone.
Environmental Modeling and Data Management

Transforming Access to Italy’s Archaeological Heritage: the GeoPortale Nazionale dell'Archeologia (GNA)

For years, archaeological data in Italy remained scattered across various systems and infrastructures, limiting its potential due to restricted access and non-standardized formats. This fragmentation posed significant challenges for researchers and institutions alike, hindering efforts to fully understand and preserve Italy’s vast archaeological resources.
Archaeological Data Management and Heritage Preservation