11-20, 09:30–09:55 (Pacific/Auckland), WG607
The ZOO-Project is an open-source software platform that implements the OGC API Processes standard, providing a comprehensive solution for creating, deploying, and managing web processing services tailored to geospatial and Earth Observation (EO) applications.
The project began in 2008 with the implementation of the Web Processing Service (WPS), a standard defined by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) that enables the exposure of geospatial processes through standardized web interfaces. This initial step established the ZOO-Project as a key tool for the geospatial community, facilitating the integration of geospatial workflows into web-based environments.
As a core component of the European Space Agency’s EO Exploitation Platform Common Architecture (EOEPCA), the ZOO-Project plays a pivotal role in enabling interoperable workflows that can operate seamlessly across diverse platforms. By adhering to the OGC API Processes standard, the ZOO-Project ensures that workflows are compatible with a wide range of systems, facilitating integration into various applications without reliance on specific infrastructures or interfaces.
The ZOO-Project’s support for the Common Workflow Language (CWL) further enhances its utility, enabling workflows to be described in a standardized format that ensures portability and scalability. This capability is particularly valuable in the context of EOEPCA, which promotes the sharing of data and services while advocating for the use of open standards. The ZOO-Project is actively sponsored by EOEPCA, transforming its vision into practical tools for researchers, developers, and platform operators.
This presentation will explore the current state of the ZOO-Project, highlighting its ongoing evolution, including new features that enable the execution of workflows in containerized environments such as high-performance computing (HPC) systems and Kubernetes, leveraging distributed platforms like Argo Workflows. These advancements ensure that the ZOO-Project remains at the forefront of addressing modern EO challenges, offering scalable and interoperable solutions for a broad spectrum of users.
Vice President - OSGeo Board of Directors
Gérald Fenoy is the founder of GeoLabs, a company specializing in geospatial solutions. He is the creator of the ZOO-Project, an open-source platform that serves as a reference implementation of both the OGC API - Processes - Part 1: Core standard and the WPS 2.0 (Web Processing Service) standard. The ZOO-Project provides developers with a flexible and user-friendly framework for building and deploying geospatial web services, enabling efficient processing of geospatial data.
In addition to the ZOO-Project, Gérald developed MapMint, a powerful platform for creating, managing, and sharing maps and geospatial data. He also created MapMint4ME, a simplified, cloud-based version of MapMint that allows users to collect geographic (or non-geographic) data in the field, both with and without an internet connection. This makes it an ideal tool for fieldwork in remote or connectivity-challenged environments.
Gérald is a strong advocate for open-source software and has made significant contributions to the geospatial community. His work focuses on making geospatial technology more accessible, efficient, and interoperable, empowering users worldwide to leverage location-based data for better decision-making and innovation.