Geo-Inquire

Modern scientific endeavours already have the capacity to call upon a vast variety of data, often in huge volumes. However, the challenge is not only how to make the most of such a resource, but also how to make it available to the wider scientific community, especially when encouraging curiosity-driven research. The new project, part of the recent Horizon Europe Infrastructure call, will do so by enhancing, giving access to, and making interoperable key datasets.

The scientific goals of Geo-INQUIRE are summarized by the following six priorities.

Priority 1. Consolidate and enhance the access to multidisciplinary and interoperable datasets: towards higher spatial and temporal resolutions that will allow previously infeasible curiosity-driven research.

Priority 2. Enhanced access to new and innovative observables and products.

Priority 3. Opening new research opportunities to allow the enhanced understanding of the interface between the solid earth and its fluid envelope.

Priority 4. From single hazard to multi-risk: supporting cross-disciplinary and integrated studies of extreme geohazards.

Priority 5. Game-changing research possibilities in georesource management by the provision of innovative data, products, and services.

Priority 6. Provision of innovative data-management, simulation, and visualisation techniques at the interface with HPC facilities.

The strategic ambition of Geo-INQUIRE are summarized by the following three priorities:

Strategic priority 1. Ensure sustainability through a solid integration into ERICs

Strategic priority 2. Enhance FAIRness of all data and data products

Strategic priority 3. Training of the next generation of geoscientists and other technical specialists within an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment