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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion instantiation/project_portal.md
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Expand Up @@ -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.
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Expand Up @@ -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
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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.
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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
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