Scientific Products represent the final outcome of the research cycle, the point at which observational and experimental data are transformed into structured, validated, and interpretable knowledge. Within the IPSES ecosystem, these products correspond to the highest processing levels, DPL 2 and DPL 3, according to the classification defined by EPOS ERIC.
They are not simple data collections, but high-value-added resources generated by the scientific community through the analysis, modeling, and interpretation of the base data (DPL 0-1). This complex transformation is enabled by advanced computing infrastructures for High-Performance Computing (HPC) center, which provide the necessary computational power to run complex simulations and analyze large volumes of data.
Their accessibility via IPSES is fundamental to ensure the reproducibility of research, foster new discoveries, and transfer scientific knowledge to society. The scientific products federated in IPSES are organized into the following main categories.
Catalogues (DPL 2)
Catalogues are systematic and validated collections of data or events. They represent a first, fundamental synthesis of raw observations, organized according to standardized criteria to facilitate consultation and statistical analysis. Typical examples include:
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Seismicity Catalogues: Lists of earthquakes with parameters for location, magnitude, and focal mechanism.
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Active Fault Catalogues: Inventories of tectonic structures capable of generating earthquakes.
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Historical Data Archives: Digitized and interpreted collections of documentary sources on past natural events.
Models (DPL 2-3)
Models are conceptual, mathematical, or numerical representations of a geological system or process. They are an essential tool for synthesizing knowledge, testing hypotheses, and making forecasts. The models accessible through IPSES span various scales and disciplines:
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Seismic and Volcanic Hazard Models: Probabilistic estimates of expected ground shaking or the likelihood of eruptive events.
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3D Geological Models: Three-dimensional reconstructions of the subsurface, integrating geophysical and surface geological data.
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Geodynamic Models: Simulations of the deformation processes of the Earth’s crust.
Software (DPL 3)
This category includes the computational codes, algorithms, and software tools developed by the scientific community for the analysis and processing of geophysical data. Making software accessible is a pillar of Open Science, as it ensures the transparency and reproducibility of analyses. IPSES facilitates the discovery of tools for seismic data inversion, volcanic process modeling, time-series analysis, and much more.
Publications (DPL 3)
Scientific publications (peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, monographs) represent the most established form of knowledge dissemination. IPSES is not limited to providing data access; it is committed to linking datasets to the publications that describe, use, or derive from them, creating an integrated information ecosystem where one can seamlessly navigate from raw data to the final scientific interpretation.
The IPSES platform allows users to search for and access these valuable resources, offering the scientific community the tools to build new knowledge based on consolidated research findings.