Co-Simulation

An approach that couples multiple simulation tools or models to study complex systems, allowing for the exchange of data between them during runtime.

DOI

(Digital Object Identifier) A persistent and unique identifier assigned to digital objects, such as datasets or publications, ensuring they can be reliably cited and accessed.

Energy System Research

An interdisciplinary field studying the generation, distribution, and consumption of energy, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and system integration.

EOSC

(European Open Science Cloud) A European framework providing researchers with access to a federated environment for sharing, managing, and reusing scientific data and tools.

FAIR

An acronym for data principles that ensure data are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable to maximize scientific value and transparency.

Hardware-in-the-Loop

A simulation technique that integrates real physical components with virtual models to test systems under realistic conditions.

Knowledge Graph

A network-based representation of data where entities and their relationships are explicitly modeled, enabling semantic queries and integration across datasets.

Long Term Scenario

A projection or simulation exploring the potential development of systems, such as energy systems, over extended timeframes to inform strategic planning.

Metadata

Information that describes other data, providing context such as origin, format, creation date, or purpose, to make data easier to find, use, and manage.

Metadata Schema

A metadata schema is a structured blueprint that defines which metadata elements should be used to describe a resource and how those elements relate to each other. It focuses on the logical structure and model of metadata.

Metadata Standard

A metadata standard is an established, formally documented set of rules and guidelines for creating and managing metadata to ensure consistency, quality, and interoperability across organizations, tools, and systems. A standard focuses on consistency and interoperability, often maintained by a domain, community, or standards body.

NFDI

(Nationale Forschungsdateninfrastruktur) A German initiative that develops and operates a national research data infrastructure to make scientific data accessible, interoperable, and reusable across disciplines.

Ontology

A structured framework that defines the relationships between concepts in a specific domain, enabling shared understanding and interoperability of data.

PID

(Persistent Identifier) A stable, long-lasting reference (such as a DOI) that uniquely identifies a digital resource, ensuring consistent access even if its location changes.

RDM

(Research Data Management) The process of organizing, storing, and preserving research data throughout its lifecycle to ensure quality, reproducibility, and reusability.

Research Data

(RD) Data generated or collected during scientific work, forming the basis for analysis, validation, and further research.

Research Data Lifecycle

The sequence of stages that research data go through, from creation and processing to preservation and sharing, to ensure their long-term usability.

Simulation

A method for modeling and analyzing systems by replicating their behavior in a virtual environment to study performance or predict outcomes.

Simulation Scenario

A defined set of parameters and conditions under which a simulation experiment is conducted to explore specific system behaviors or hypotheses.

Software Registry

A curated catalog that lists and documents software tools, ensuring their discoverability, citation, and reuse in research.