Data Station architecture

Overview

This document gives an overview of the Data Station architecture. The schema below displays the components of a Data Station and how they relate to each other. The notation used is not a formal one and is intended to be self-explanatory. To the extent that it is not, you might want to consult the legend that is included at the end of this page.

Overview

Actors

  • Data Station User - a user of the Data Station, typically a customer who downloads or deposits data.
  • Data Manager - a user with special privileges, who curates and publishes datasets submitted for review by a user.
  • SWORD2 Client - a software client that interacts with the DANS SWORD2 Service.

Schema Legend

Legend