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Improving Astronomy data FAIRness using web semantics tools

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The astronomy community is well-known for its so-called Virtual Observatory, which allowed to efficiently open and share astronomy datasets using community-standard interoperable tools and protocols. With the generalisation of open-science, the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) are now the new normal. However, astronomy standards are trapped into their own ecosystem, with a rather steep learning curve. The astronomy standard are recognized as FAIR-enablers, but the generic FAIR assessment metrics and tools are not aware of the specifics of this community. Thansk to the OSTRAILS(*) project, we are preparing new FAIR metrics relevant to the astronomy community. We are also testing implementations to further improve the FAIRness of astronomy products. (*) OSTRAILS: EU funded program (grant no 101130187), https://ostrails.eu

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15126232

Authors: Cecconi, Baptiste, Debisschop, Laura, Le Sidaner, Pierre, Savalle, Renaud, Servillat, Mathieu

Institutions: Université Paris Sciences et Lettres, Observatoire de Paris, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Language: English

Topic: Research Data Management Practices

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Awards: Open Science Plan-Track-Assess Pathways, Expanding FAIR Solutions across EOSC, O.S.C.A.R.S. - Open Science Clusters’ Action for Research and Society