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User Workspace

Overview

The User Workspaces within the APEx Project Tools provide secure, personalised environments for individual users to perform a wide range of tasks, including development, data processing, visualisation, and analysis. These single-user environments are managed by JupyterHub and dynamically provisioned using Kubernetes, ensuring scalability, isolation, and ease of use. Key features and capabilities of the User Workspaces include:

  • Secure, Isolated Environments
    Each user is provided with a dedicated namespace within the Kubernetes cluster, ensuring resource isolation and secure data management.

  • Customisable Workspaces
    Workspaces can be tailored to user needs with specific configurations and tools, including pre-configured environments for tasks like data analysis and machine learning.

  • Seamless Integration with APEx Tools and Services
    Integration with other APEx tools, such as the Interactive Development Environment (IDE) and Product Catalogue, for enhanced functionality and data accessibility.

  • Robust Data Management
    Secure storage and retrieval of data and integration with external data sources

Showcase Scenarios

The User Workspaces support a variety of use cases, making them versatile tools for the EO community. Some typical scenarios include:

  • Development and Testing
    Researchers and developers can use the User Workspaces to develop and test new algorithms and models. For instance, a user might leverage the IDE integrated with JupyterHub to write and debug Python scripts for processing satellite imagery.

  • Data Analysis and Visualisation can perform exploratory data analysis and create visualisations using tools like JupyterLab or QGIS. For example, an analyst might use Jupyter notebooks to analyse climate data and visualise trends over time.

  • Educational and Training Purposes
    The User Workspaces can be used to create interactive tutorials and practical assignments that guide users through various aspects of APEx, from setting up workspaces and accessing data in the Product Catalogue to using the IDE for development tasks.

Stay Tuned

Additional information will be shared on this page as the project progresses.