The core of the solution provided by GENESIS is a "thematic-neutral information system set-up framework", referred more simply as "the open framework". It can be easily customized for various thematic fields and deployed in many contexts (Regional, European¦). The solution benefits from the results achieved on a few previous projects, of which the major ones are:
- FP6 WIN and FP6 ORCHESTRA which have proposed Services Oriented Architecture for risk management;
- ESA MASS/SSE, which has built a European "one-stop-shop" access to distributed EO-based data and services.
The solution relies on public open standards (W3C, CEN, ISO, OGC, OASIS) and is developed in strong synergy with the major European or global harmonization initiatives (GEOSS, INSPIRE¦). The solution is compatible with the GEOSS and the INSPIRE Network Services approach; it includes:
- A basic portal plus a "portal factory", allowing to customize the portal to address new complex applications;
- A set of generic services covering most recurrent parts of a environment monitoring and management process. Typical generic services include:
- Data access services;
- Catalogue services;
- Viewing (or portrayal services);
- Geo-information Processing services;
- A workflow management component allowing to chain services and to automate recurrent (e.g daily) complex tasks;
- A Toolbox facilitating the connection of legacy systems.
