EPOS-IP
European Plate Observing System – Implementation Phase
EPOS-IP (European Plate Observing System – Implementation Phase) represents the implementation phase of a pan-European research infrastructure for solid Earth sciences.
Implemented between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2019, the project, coordinated by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), had the primary objective of providing integrated access to data, products, and services in various disciplines (seismology, GNSS, volcanology, geomagnetic observations, satellite data, etc.), as well as physical access to research facilities.
By enabling FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, EPOS-IP supported improved understanding of geological hazards and Earth resources.
More information is available on the official CORDIS project page: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/676564
Main results:
- Development of a sustainable, distributed infrastructure composed of Thematic Core Services (TCS) and Integrated Core Services (ICS), based on common standards for data and metadata.
- Establishment of EPOS ERIC (October 30, 2018) with headquarters in Italy, currently involving several member and observer countries.
- Engagement of 149 research organisations, 256 research infrastructures from 25 countries, and 5 international organisations.
- Validation of 186 DDSS elements interoperable through 281 web services.
- Federation of 9 operational TCS and 2 candidate TCS (Geo-Energy Test Beds and Tsunami Data & Modeling).
Role of OGS:
- The Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale – OGS participates in EPOS-IP as a Contributing Institution, as defined in the Consortium Agreement.
- OGS contributes to the GNSS Data and Products domain, as well as to other activities related to the integration of geodetic and seismological data.
- David Zuliani is the designated contact person for OGS, responsible for representing the institute in consortium meetings and coordinating internal activities to strengthen the connection with the EPOS infrastructure.
Expected impact:
- Strengthening scientific integration and multidisciplinary data access across Europe.
- Promoting IT innovation for the management, preservation, and accessibility of large volumes of geoscientific data.
- Ensuring long-term sustainability of distributed research infrastructures, optimising investments and resources.
- Supporting research, education, businesses, and society in the prevention and mitigation of geological hazards.