Periodic Reporting for period 2 - ILIAD (INTEGRATED DigitaL Framework FOR Comprehensive MARITIME DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICES)
Reporting period: 2023-02-01 to 2024-01-31
ILIAD aims to establish interoperable, data-intensive, and cost-effective Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTOs) that fuses a large volume of diverse data in a semantically rich and data agnostic approach to enable simultaneous communication with real-world systems and models. The ILIAD DTOs will contribute towards a sustainable ocean economy. ILIAD follows the System of Systems approach, integrating all existing EU Earth Observing and Modelling Digital Infrastructures and Facilities. The ILIAD Marketplace will be created to promote digital applications related to Blue Economy. Providers will use the ILIAD Marketplace to distribute apps, plug-ins, interfaces, raw data, citizen science data, synthesized information, and value-adding services.
During its first 24 months of implementation ILIAD has developed an array of systems that have contributed to environmental monitoring, safety, and scientific research in their respective regions and will play crucial roles in advancing our understanding of marine ecosystems and improving maritime operations.
•Achievements:
- Utilized relevant databases for high-resolution bathymetry, meteorology, marine physics, and biology in pilot Digital Twins (DTs).
- Integrated data from existing platforms and networks.
- Developed cost-effective automated monitoring systems.
- Incorporated citizen science data.
- Created novel DT solutions for marine and maritime sectors.
•Notable Systems Developed:
1. Hydromast Sensor:
Developed by TalTech.
Upgraded for real-time (RT) data collection.
Measures currents and water level fluctuations.
Deployed at various DT sites.
2. Microplastic (MPS) Sensor:
Developed by LEITAT.
Integrated on gliders and buoys.
Provides real-time microplastic reporting.
3. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV):
Developed by Alpha.
Used for jellyfish identification and offshore wind farm maintenance.
4. OceanLabs:
Operated by NTNU & SOCEAN, FHG.
Conducts in-situ testing with novel sensing technologies.
5. SeaExplorer Glider System:
Deployed in the Thracian Sea for ecological parameter measurement.
6. Docktech Synchronized Sensors:
Collect real-time data from vessels for environmental monitoring.
7. ILVO Sensors:
Monitor fishing vessels in the North Sea, providing valuable data
Activities related to Citizen Science and Engagement consistently enhanced scientific collaboration and data openness and involved
• Pilot Focus:
- Activities progressively focused on active pilots, including Jellyfish monitoring and Varna port monitoring.
- Varna pilot benefited from WP3 partner feedback.
- Training material collected in various languages and formats.
- I See Sea (ICC) app developed for Varna port monitoring, with citizen training.
• Jellyfish Monitoring:
- UoH received and validated thousands of jellyfish reports.
- Achieved data interoperability with PSNC and Thales.
- Developed drift model-based jellyfish swarm forecasting system with Hidromod.
• Cultural Heritage Engagement:
- Citizens engaged in reporting archaeological finds using photos, videos, and precise locations.
- Series of lectures, media appearances, publications, and public events led to 17 reports of new findings along the Israeli coast.
• Collaboration and Catalogue:
- In-person training by the Ballast water pilot guided stakeholders on invasive species identification.
- Interview series with all 8 + 14 ILIAD pilots summarized CS integration opportunities and barriers.
- Created a catalogue of Active Citizen Science Projects, expanding beyond European seas.
Efforts to enhance data interoperability and advance ocean modeling underpin the progress of the Ocean Information Model (OIM). The work performed can be summarized as follows:
1. OIM Development:
• Developed OIM for organizing oceanographic data.
• Initial version in OWL and JSON-LD formats.
• Ensures efficient data exchange.
• Defined API templates.
• Demo APIs set up.
2. Data Accessibility and Integration:
• Registered persistent identifiers for long-term access.
• Integrated JellyFish pilot data.
• Provided data processing tools.
• Enabled semantic queries and OGC APIs.
3. Applied Datasets:
• Demonstrated OIM with pilot data.
• Harmonized diverse datasets.
4. Collaborative Task Force:
• Formed technical team for model result access.
Additionally, the development of a Digital Twin Ontology through co-creation involved integrating data from ocean models and sensors. Semantic modeling and web applications facilitated representation, integration, and querying of semantic data on the Semantic Web. Diverse models covered topics such as offshore wind farm maintenance, water quality, algae bloom, and cultural heritage sites.
Efforts to enhance pilot performance and drive practical applications led to
• Focus on releasing MVPs for pilot teams.
• Large set of pilots includes operational applications, 13 MVPs, 4 in mock-up phase, and 4 in concept state.
• Eight Reference pilots demonstrate value proposition, technical components, and interoperability.
• Pilot MVPs include maps, visualizations, and interactive interfaces.
• Ongoing refinement based on user feedback will lead to actual applications and potential business cases
Efforts enhance awareness and engagement with the project led to
• UI/UX Development:
• Consulted stakeholders for Iliad DTO Interactive Environment (IE) and Iliad Marketplace.
• Workshop for pilot leaders on adding Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTOs) to the marketplace.
• Communication and Dissemination:
• Implemented communication plan, reaching 25,942 people.
• Audience breakdown: 61% general public, 21% scientific community, 4% civil society, 12% industry, and 2% policy and other groups
Efforts drive innovation and practical applications resulted in
• Business Model Development:
• Supported partners in advancing initial business opportunities.
• Advised on pilot and Iliad Marketplace models.
• Explored key exploitable results and potential business models.
• Progress Indicators:
• Identified 8 + 14 use cases as pilot projects.
• Developed and tested mock-ups and minimum viable products.
• Planned end-to-end solutions using real-world data.
• Enhanced digital twins with added functionalities.
• Collaborated with industry partners for fast adoption
•Achievements:
- Utilized relevant databases for high-resolution bathymetry, meteorology, marine physics, and biology in pilot Digital Twins (DTs).
- Integrated data from existing platforms and networks.
- Developed cost-effective automated monitoring systems.
- Incorporated citizen science data.
- Created novel DT solutions for marine and maritime sectors.
•Notable Systems Developed:
1. Hydromast Sensor:
Developed by TalTech.
Upgraded for real-time (RT) data collection.
Measures currents and water level fluctuations.
Deployed at various DT sites.
2. Microplastic (MPS) Sensor:
Developed by LEITAT.
Integrated on gliders and buoys.
Provides real-time microplastic reporting.
3. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV):
Developed by Alpha.
Used for jellyfish identification and offshore wind farm maintenance.
4. OceanLabs:
Operated by NTNU & SOCEAN, FHG.
Conducts in-situ testing with novel sensing technologies.
5. SeaExplorer Glider System:
Deployed in the Thracian Sea for ecological parameter measurement.
6. Docktech Synchronized Sensors:
Collect real-time data from vessels for environmental monitoring.
7. ILVO Sensors:
Monitor fishing vessels in the North Sea, providing valuable data
Activities related to Citizen Science and Engagement consistently enhanced scientific collaboration and data openness and involved
• Pilot Focus:
- Activities progressively focused on active pilots, including Jellyfish monitoring and Varna port monitoring.
- Varna pilot benefited from WP3 partner feedback.
- Training material collected in various languages and formats.
- I See Sea (ICC) app developed for Varna port monitoring, with citizen training.
• Jellyfish Monitoring:
- UoH received and validated thousands of jellyfish reports.
- Achieved data interoperability with PSNC and Thales.
- Developed drift model-based jellyfish swarm forecasting system with Hidromod.
• Cultural Heritage Engagement:
- Citizens engaged in reporting archaeological finds using photos, videos, and precise locations.
- Series of lectures, media appearances, publications, and public events led to 17 reports of new findings along the Israeli coast.
• Collaboration and Catalogue:
- In-person training by the Ballast water pilot guided stakeholders on invasive species identification.
- Interview series with all 8 + 14 ILIAD pilots summarized CS integration opportunities and barriers.
- Created a catalogue of Active Citizen Science Projects, expanding beyond European seas.
Efforts to enhance data interoperability and advance ocean modeling underpin the progress of the Ocean Information Model (OIM). The work performed can be summarized as follows:
1. OIM Development:
• Developed OIM for organizing oceanographic data.
• Initial version in OWL and JSON-LD formats.
• Ensures efficient data exchange.
• Defined API templates.
• Demo APIs set up.
2. Data Accessibility and Integration:
• Registered persistent identifiers for long-term access.
• Integrated JellyFish pilot data.
• Provided data processing tools.
• Enabled semantic queries and OGC APIs.
3. Applied Datasets:
• Demonstrated OIM with pilot data.
• Harmonized diverse datasets.
4. Collaborative Task Force:
• Formed technical team for model result access.
Additionally, the development of a Digital Twin Ontology through co-creation involved integrating data from ocean models and sensors. Semantic modeling and web applications facilitated representation, integration, and querying of semantic data on the Semantic Web. Diverse models covered topics such as offshore wind farm maintenance, water quality, algae bloom, and cultural heritage sites.
Efforts to enhance pilot performance and drive practical applications led to
• Focus on releasing MVPs for pilot teams.
• Large set of pilots includes operational applications, 13 MVPs, 4 in mock-up phase, and 4 in concept state.
• Eight Reference pilots demonstrate value proposition, technical components, and interoperability.
• Pilot MVPs include maps, visualizations, and interactive interfaces.
• Ongoing refinement based on user feedback will lead to actual applications and potential business cases
Efforts enhance awareness and engagement with the project led to
• UI/UX Development:
• Consulted stakeholders for Iliad DTO Interactive Environment (IE) and Iliad Marketplace.
• Workshop for pilot leaders on adding Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTOs) to the marketplace.
• Communication and Dissemination:
• Implemented communication plan, reaching 25,942 people.
• Audience breakdown: 61% general public, 21% scientific community, 4% civil society, 12% industry, and 2% policy and other groups
Efforts drive innovation and practical applications resulted in
• Business Model Development:
• Supported partners in advancing initial business opportunities.
• Advised on pilot and Iliad Marketplace models.
• Explored key exploitable results and potential business models.
• Progress Indicators:
• Identified 8 + 14 use cases as pilot projects.
• Developed and tested mock-ups and minimum viable products.
• Planned end-to-end solutions using real-world data.
• Enhanced digital twins with added functionalities.
• Collaborated with industry partners for fast adoption
Key achievements that indicate progress beyond the state of the art with broader societal implications, include:
1. Ocean Information Model Development:
• Developed OIM for organizing oceanographic data.
• Initial version in OWL and JSON-LD formats.
• Ensures efficient data exchange.
• Defined API templates.
• Demo APIs set up.
2. Applied Datasets and Integration:
• Demonstrated OIM with pilot data.
• Harmonized diverse datasets.
• Integrated JellyFish pilot data.
• Enabled semantic queries and OGC APIs.
3. Digital Twin Ontology Co-Creation:
• Co-designed the ILIAD DTO involving 22 teams across 13 ocean fields.
• Integrated +15 different ontologies into the OIM.
• Enhanced digital twins with added functionalities.
4. Socio-Economic Impact and Wider Societal Implications:
• ILIAD’s technologies benefit systems where robots and humans operate together.
• Scientific advancements include tracking humans, predicting future states, and quantifying map quality.
• Practical applications enhance environmental monitoring, safety, and scientific research.
• Industry collaboration ensures fast adoption of innovations.
1. Ocean Information Model Development:
• Developed OIM for organizing oceanographic data.
• Initial version in OWL and JSON-LD formats.
• Ensures efficient data exchange.
• Defined API templates.
• Demo APIs set up.
2. Applied Datasets and Integration:
• Demonstrated OIM with pilot data.
• Harmonized diverse datasets.
• Integrated JellyFish pilot data.
• Enabled semantic queries and OGC APIs.
3. Digital Twin Ontology Co-Creation:
• Co-designed the ILIAD DTO involving 22 teams across 13 ocean fields.
• Integrated +15 different ontologies into the OIM.
• Enhanced digital twins with added functionalities.
4. Socio-Economic Impact and Wider Societal Implications:
• ILIAD’s technologies benefit systems where robots and humans operate together.
• Scientific advancements include tracking humans, predicting future states, and quantifying map quality.
• Practical applications enhance environmental monitoring, safety, and scientific research.
• Industry collaboration ensures fast adoption of innovations.