From 940b6f4f99113d2aef8df664afb664460cbb5369 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bramjanssen Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:21:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: updated naming for apex algorithm catalogue --- instantiation/project_portal.md | 2 +- interoperability/definitions.qmd | 8 ++++---- 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/instantiation/project_portal.md b/instantiation/project_portal.md index f66b677..ebe6961 100644 --- a/instantiation/project_portal.md +++ b/instantiation/project_portal.md @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ are preserved in dedicated ESA‑managed systems, such as: * the [ESA Project Results Repository (PRR)](https://browser.apex.esa.int/external/eoresults.esa.int/stac?.language=en) for data and products * document and deliverable archives managed by ESA -* the [Algorithm Services Catalogue](../propagation/onboarding.md#apex-algorithm-catalogue) for workflows and algorithms +* the [Algorithm Catalogue](../propagation/onboarding.md#apex-algorithm-catalogue) for workflows and algorithms This means that even if a project portal is retired or offline, the authoritative project outputs remain accessible to the EO community without requiring dedicated hosting resources. diff --git a/interoperability/definitions.qmd b/interoperability/definitions.qmd index 19ff6d0..421773d 100644 --- a/interoperability/definitions.qmd +++ b/interoperability/definitions.qmd @@ -66,9 +66,9 @@ An important boundary condition for hosted algorithms is that they can be execut of inputs. This predictability allows a service user to accurately estimate and determine the cost associated with the execution of the final deployed service instance. -### Algorithm Services Catalogue +### Algorithm Catalogue -The [APEx Algorithm Services Catalogue](https://algorithm-catalogue.apex.esa.int/) is a central register of algorithm +The [APEx Algorithm Catalogue](https://algorithm-catalogue.apex.esa.int/) is a central register of algorithm definitions and the corresponding algorithm service instances that can be executed on APEx-compliant algorithm hosting platforms. Curated by APEx, the catalogue relies on automated checks to ensure that advertised algorithms service instances are available and functional. Whenever a malfunction is detected, this is reported to ESA and the EO project @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ these tools will retrieve EO algorithm results via web service APIs based on ope further processed as needed, depending on the application. Note that these applications are not necessarily EO-centric or even geospatial but could be using an EO algorithm as a small part or in the background. -The APEx Algorithm Services Catalogue acts as a discovery tool for last mile application builders. It shows various +The APEx Algorithm Catalogue acts as a discovery tool for last mile application builders. It shows various technical parameters, the cost and potential limitations for specific use cases. This speeds up the discovery and selection process. Application builders will be required to create an account on the hosting platforms and ensure the necessary funds are available, if they want to test or use the API. @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ comply with APEx [Interoperability and Compliance Guidelines](../interoperabilit required, the consortium can utilise various services offered by APEx. Specifically, the [APEx Algorithm Support](../propagation/index.qmd) aims to support the enhancement of algorithms on a technical and software level and facilitate the transition to hosted algorithms that can be included in the -[APEx Algorithm Services Catalogue](https://algorithm-catalogue.apex.esa.int/). +[APEx Algorithm Catalogue](https://algorithm-catalogue.apex.esa.int/). ESA EO projects that do not have an explicit compliance requirement are also eligible to receive support. The APEx support can boost project impact, so projects are encouraged to inquire with their ESA technical officer about the