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API​

An API is a programmatic interface that allows external applications to access and interact with data in the Platform. It enables the structured retrieval and use of data from Datasets.

Assignment​

An assignment links a Group with a Role within a defined Scope.It determines which permissions apply to which Users and where.

Authorization​

Authorization defines how access to the Platform and its data is controlled and secured. It ensures that users can only access and perform actions that they are explicitly permitted to.

Clients​

A client is an external application or service that connects to the Platform to provide or use data. For example, a software component like Apache Superset acts as a client that consumes and visualizes data of the Platform.

Connector​

A software building block that can be configured to define how the Platform connects to an external data source or system. It specifies the technical setup required to access or ingest data.

Dashboard​

A central visual interface that provides a high-level overview of system metrics, data health, facts or specific performance indicators (KPIs).

Data flow​

A process that describes how data moves through the Platform from its source to its final use. It is implemented through pipelines that ingest, transform, and provide data.

Data catalog​

A searchable, organized inventory of all available datasets within the platform, designed to help users find and understand relevant data-related elements.

Data model​

A formal, logical description of the structure, relationships, and constraints of data within a specific domain or project.

Data pool​

A logical storage area or repository where data from various sources is collected and kept available for further processing or analysis.

A collective term for Datasets, Data structures, and Data sources.

Data source​

A data-related element that represents the origin of data. It defines how data is connected, accessed, and ingested into the Platform, such as an external database or sensor network.

Data space​

A federated data ecosystem where data is shared across organizations in a controlled and secure way. It enables participants to exchange and use data while maintaining data sovereignty.

Dataset​

A data-related element that contains processed data and makes it available for consumption.

It includes data flows through pipelines, metadata and access permissions.

Data sink​

A target where data is written or delivered at the end of a data flow. It can represent a persistence layer or another system where data is stored.

Data structure​

A versioned data-related element that defines the schema and organization of data. It specifies how data is structured and interpreted within the Platform.

DCAT-AP.de​

The German metadata standard for describing agricultural, environmental, and government data, ensuring interoperability between different Data portals.

Digital Twin​

A virtual, digital representation of a physical object, system, or city infrastructure that is updated with real-time data to mirror its real-world counterpart.

Geo/IoT data​

Information that either contains geographic coordinates (Geo) or is generated by connected physical devices and sensors (Internet of Things).

Group​

A collection of individual users who are grouped together so that roles with their permissions can be assigned to them simultaneously within a specific scope.

INSPIRE​

A European Union directive that sets standards for spatial data sharing to support environmental policies and cross-border data exchange.

Instance​

A single, complete, and isolated deployment of the CIVITAS/CORE software environment.

List of Datasets​

A systematic view within the Platform that displays all Datasets a User is authorized to see, typically used for discovery and management.

Management Portal​

The central user interface of the Platform that provides access to all functionalities for managing data, configurations, users, and access. It serves as the main entry point for working with data-related elements.

Metadata​

Descriptive information that provides context about a data-related element. Metadata currently includes base information such as name and description, with additional Metadata planned in future versions.

Model centricity​

A design philosophy where Data models serve as the core foundation for all Platform interactions, especially Data structures and propagation of configuration of internal platform components. It ensures consistency across all services.

OGC API​

A modern suite of international standards for providing geospatial data over the web using web-friendly technologies like JSON and REST.

OGC WMS/WFS/...​

Traditional geospatial standards used for sharing map images (Web Map Service) or raw vector data (Web Feature Service) over the internet.

Open Source​

A software development model where the source code is made publicly available, allowing users to inspect, modify, and enhance the software.

Permission​

A permission defines a specific action that can be performed within the Platform. Permissions can apply to system features or data-related elements and determine what Users are allowed to do.

Persistence​

Systems or processes for data that ensure it is stored durably and remains available beyond individual processes or system restarts.

Platform​

An instance of CIVITAS/CORE. The Platform is the central system that enables organizations to manage Users, define access, and work with data-related elements. It provides the foundation for organizing, governing, and making data available within a controlled environment.

Pipeline​

An automated sequence of steps used to ingest, transform, or provide data within the Platform. Each pipeline defines a specific stage of data processing, such as loading or providing data.

Role​

A Role is a collection of Permissions that defines what actions can be performed within the Platform. Roles can apply to system features or data-related elements and are assigned to Groups within a specific Scope.

Scope​

A Scope defines where a Role assigned to a Group applies within the Platform. It can be platform-wide or limited to specific data-related elements.

SensorThings API​

A standardized API based on the OGC SensorThingsAPI specification for accessing time series and IoT data. It enables structured retrieval and management of observations and related entities.

Standard API​

A predefined, specified API that provides access to data in a consistent and standardized way. It enables Users and external systems to retrieve or store data from e.g. Datasets without custom implementation.

Standard component​

A reusable, modular, Open Source building block within the CIVITAS/CORE architecture that performs a specific, standardized system function.

Standard roles​

A predefined set of roles that can be used immediately when starting with the Platform. They are designed according to data governance principles and cover common responsibilities.

Status​

A state that indicates the current stage of a data-related element within its lifecycle. It reflects whether the element is in draft, ready, or available. Only data-related elements that have status available can be used in the platform, e.g. Dataset to store and retrieve data.

Transformation​

The process of changing the format, structure, or values of data e.g. to ensure it aligns with the target Data structure or system requirements.

UDP (Urban Data Platform)​

A platform that integrates urban data from different systems and domains, enabling its collection, management, and reuse. It makes data available for applications and services.

UML (Unified Modeling Language)​

A standardized notation used to represent and define Data structures in a visual way.

In the Platform, it is used to describe the structure of data.

Version​

A specific state of a versioned Data structure that captures its structure definition. It allows changes to be managed and tracked without overwriting previous definitions.