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Development of an LLM-based Assistant for Searching for Geodata

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Searching for relevant data is a fundamental task in geospatial and research data infrastructures (SDI/RDI) that demands precise and accurate results. Traditional search systems, which rely primarily on metadata, have notable limitations. These include the need for specialized knowledge and the inability to comprehend the contextual meaning of user queries. As a result, non-expert users often struggle to efficiently find the most relevant datasets. Furthermore, traditional metadata-based searches typically rely on exact keyword matching, which fail to capture the full semantic intent behind a query.

To address these limitations, we will explore a novel approach to geospatial data search using a Large Language Model (LLM) based framework in this blog post.

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Public release of Deliverable D5.2: Climate Data and Front and Back‐End Components of the I‐CISK Climate Service Platform

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I-CISK

Bridging the Gap: I-CISK Platform Connects Climate Science with Local Needs

The I-CISK project is developing a cutting-edge, cloud-based platform to make climate data and services more accessible and relevant to local communities. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between complex scientific information and the practical needs of stakeholders across various sectors, from agriculture to tourism.

What is I-CISK?

I-CISK, which stands for “Innovating Climate services through Integrating Scientific and local Knowledge,” is a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program. It focuses on creating an online platform that integrates scientific climate data with local knowledge, providing tailored climate services (CS) to Living Labs in various regions across Europe and beyond.

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Public release of the Deliverable D5.1 I-CISK platform – Technical Specification

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I-CISK Project

Building the I-CISK Platform: Connecting Science and Local Knowledge for Climate Services

The I-CISK project is developing a cloud-based web platform to bridge the gap between scientific climate data and the practical needs of local communities. This platform aims to provide accessible and tailored climate services (CS) to stakeholders in various sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and policymaking.

Why is this important?

Currently, a lot of valuable research on climate change and adaptation strategies isn’t easily available or understandable for the people who need it most. I-CISK aims to change that by combining scientific data with local knowledge and experiences.

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