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LifeWatchGreece Portal development: architecture, implementation and challenges for a biodiversity research
Alexandros Gougousis1, Nicolas Bailly1
1Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), Gouves, Greece.
Biodiversity Data Journal
|December 10, 2016
Summary
The LifeWatchGreece portal integrates biodiversity data and tools into a unified platform, offering researchers a more cohesive virtual research environment. This advanced portal functions as a platform and aggregator, enhancing data accessibility and research workflows.
Area of Science:
- Biodiversity Informatics
- Computational Biology
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Biodiversity data is complex, originating from diverse sources with varied structures.
- Numerous initiatives aim to aggregate, share, and analyze biodiversity data.
- LifeWatchGreece developed a portal to provide researchers access to virtual laboratories and e-services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the LifeWatchGreece portal's architecture and functionalities.
- To highlight its advanced approach beyond typical biodiversity data portals.
- To showcase its role in facilitating biodiversity research.
Main Methods:
- Development of a centrally-controlled software ecosystem for integrated web tools.
- Implementation of shared subsystems for access control, monitoring, and management.
- Integration of biodiversity-related web tools with common user interface and profile management.
Main Results:
- The LifeWatchGreece portal functions as a hybrid portal, platform, and aggregator.
- Integrated tools offer a unified user experience with Single-Sign-On (SSO).
- Shared user profiles and functionalities enhance usability across different tools.
Conclusions:
- The LifeWatchGreece portal represents an advanced model for biodiversity research environments.
- It moves beyond simple data aggregation to offer a cohesive research platform.
- This integrated approach facilitates more efficient biodiversity data analysis and research.