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NFDI4Earth’s OneStop4All

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NFDI4Earth

Assisting researchers to find spatio-temporal research materials

The National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI = Nationale Forschungsdateninfrastruktur) is an interdisciplinary initiative that aims to increase the findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of scientific resources. NFDI is composed of several discipline-specific consortia from humanities and social sciences (e.g., NFDI4Culture), engineering sciences (e.g., NFDI4Ing), life sciences (e.g., NFDI4Biodiversity), and natural sciences (e.g., NFDI4Chem). Another consortium focuses on the Earth System Sciences (ESS) and is called NFDI4Earth.

“NFDI4Earth will provide simple, efficient, open, and – whenever possible – unrestricted access to all relevant Earth system data, scientific data management and data analysis services. Major implementation guidelines are the FAIR principles which do impact the whole research data life cycle.” (https://www.nfdi4earth.de/about-us)

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Open Pioneer Trails: An Open-Source Framework for Map-Oriented Web Apps

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An overview of the Open Pioneer Trails framework

Overview

Generic portal solutions with map and GIS features are currently widespread. There is, however, also an increasing demand for focused, specialized applications that are precisely tailored to specific needs. Instead of overloaded platforms that offer a wide range of functions, many of which are not needed for the specialist processes, a customized solution is often required that focuses on the essential features.

Despite this trend towards specialization, there is still a considerable overlap in the basic features of such map-centric applications. In this blog, we want to show how we meet these requirements with the open-source framework Open Pioneer Trails (or just “Trails”). This framework offers an efficient way to develop map applications that can range from lightweight solutions based on predefined components to complex systems with custom extensions and functionalities. Trails is a collaborative endeavor of 52°North and con terra.

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Reclaiming the Road

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Atrai Bikes Workshop 2025 in MünsterRecent Atrai Bikes Workshop in Münster helped identify fastest and safest bike routes

Atrai Bike Workshop Results

After months of dedicated effort, participating cyclists could finally see their work in action (see kick-off workshop) and were able to explore their own tracks within the newly deployed Atrai Bikes Data Platform during the recent workshop in Münster. Participants analyzed their most-ridden routes and assessed traffic safety across the city using predefined datasets that included all Atrai Bike SenseBox sensors as well as carefully curated data products derived therof. Raw measurements, such as passing distance and fine dust levels, were combined to create innovative indicators such as Danger Zones. Additional data on average speeds and waiting times at intersections revealed insights that help riders identify the fastest and safest routes around town.

From Sidewalk Science to City Strategy

A central goal of the Atrai Bikes Project is to empower citizens to take an active role in urban planning. Tools and initiatives like the Atrai Bikes platform and project help project knowledge from the pavement to the planning department. This enables people to understand traffic flow and the cycling infrastructure so they can carry their ideas from the curb to the city council and make their voices heard.

The workshop was jointly organized by re:edu and 52°North.