Data Terra EOSC Node

Large-scale environmental datasets using Galaxy workflows
Use-case contact

Marie Josse

Related project

FAIR-EASE

Partnership

This use-case is a joint work with Life Science Connect via ELIXIR both at a European and French level (integration of GESS with IFB the French ELIXIR node on Galaxy France).

Thematic pillars

GESS Use Case aims to provide a robust, scalable, and interoperable computational framework to support Earth system sciences within the EOSC Federation. Building on the work initiated in the FAIR-EASE project, this UC extends collaboration with new partners (e.g., NFDI4Earth) and strengthens existing integrations.

The goal is to democratize access to tools, workflows, and computational resources for environmental researchers while ensuring reproducibility, FAIRness, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

This use case also focuses on cross-domain analysis and collaboration within Galaxy for Earth System Sciences, by integrating dedicated workflows for forestry data analysis (e.g., LiDAR data processing, 3D visualizations). This includes testing on diverse forest data (Data Terra’s data from Theia hub) and improving the workflow; sharing of best practices and reusable workflows via WorkflowHub; training and tutorials on the Galaxy Training Network; and use of Pulsar to execute the workflow to test proof Pulsar nodes on HPC/cloud infrastructures (e.g., UCA, IFB, Data Terra’s hub and partners).

Contributions to EOSC Federation

This use case demonstrates the capabilities of EOSC Data Terra by:

Multi-node scientific workflows

Connecting user environments across different EOSC nodes, leveraging HPC and cloud infrastructures to execute distributed workflows.

Data Access & Management

Improving data access via APIs, S3 buckets, and direct links, integrating services like One Data and Pulsar.

Collaboration & Sharing

Facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration by improving Galaxy’s interoperability and connecting Galaxy users across different European research infrastructures.

Training & User Support

Providing continuous support to researchers through tutorials, webinars, and training, in collaboration with the Galaxy Training Network.

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