Catalogue of Infrastructures and Facilities

PSNC has a network of 20 units of phenological stations, consisting of a PTZ camera with 40x optical zoom and a GSM router. These stations are used to observe phenological phenomena and monitor the occurrence of pests and plant diseases. They are located throughout Poland. Additionally, PSNC is the owner of data transmitted from a network of 550 agrometeorological stations. These stations are precise tools for conducting continuous meteorological measurements. Each station is equipped with a set of sensors that measure air temperature and humidity, rainfall, and wind direction and speed. Data from the station is sent via GSM transmission and is available to the user via a web browser.

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Supercomputing infrastructure

PSNC provides the scientific community with access to world-class IT infrastructure. As the operator of the national PIONIER network, we provide fast and secure access to the Internet and network services at the international, national, and local levels. As a supercomputing centre, we offer a wide range of computing services and access to virtual servers and cloud services while allowing for fast and scalable data management.

Facility

5G network research laboratory

Private 5G networks compliant with the 3800-4200 MHz frequency management. The equipment also includes a system (Amarisoft 5G system) that allows you to launch your own 5G network anywhere and test communication.

Infrastructure

CBPIO

PSNC (Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Centre) provides access to a world-class e-infrastructure for the scientific community, a specific research and development environment. PSNC implements a number of research and development works aimed at developing and implementing dedicated platforms for data exchange, services, and applications for innovative agriculture. The Polish Optical Internet Research Centre (CBPIO) is the headquarters of PSNC. The supercomputer and server infrastructure are located here, as well as most of the laboratories and equipment.

Infrastructure

Aerosfera Digital Airport

National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology  (INRIA)

At the Kąkolewo airport, located in the commune of Grodzisk Wielkopolski (58 km from the centre of Poznań), the construction of the "Aerosfera Digital Airport" laboratories was carried out, with the focus on research and development work in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous systems, and flight control, as well as the 5G network (masts and installations on the hangar roof). The main hangar has a 10 m high manoeuvring space. Hangar is an empty area with dimensions of 20x20 m, allowing movements or flights of unmanned vehicles for control and research purposes in controlled internal conditions. In the hangar there are observation rooms, warehouses, and open-space office and laboratory rooms.

Facility

Mobile Living Laboratory

National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology  (INRIA)

This facility is a movable laboratory specifically designed to meet the requirements for providing Agrifood-TEF services. The Mobile Living Laboratory (MLL) is equipped with essential infrastructure such as power generators, ground (AGR) and aerial (UAV) robots, computing units, and a robust communication system supporting LAN, WiFi, and 4G/5G connectivity. It is tailored for testing, monitoring, and experimental activities and also includes basic living and working amenities to support up to three engineers during field operations. To support logistics, an external trailer is attached to the MLL, used for transporting ground and aerial robots, power backup systems, fuel supplies (petroleum, diesel, etc.), and other necessary equipment.

Facility

UAV Arena

Universitat de Lleida (UdL)

At ACENTAURI, we host a dedicated indoor UAV Arena measuring 5 meters x 6 meters x 7 meters, specifically designed for the development, testing, and demonstration of mobility algorithms for both Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Autonomous Ground Robots (AGRs). This facility offers a controlled and customisable indoor environment, making it ideal for preliminary experimentation and fine-tuning of robotics systems before deployment in real-world conditions. Elements such as lighting, spatial configuration, ground truth data, and object placement can all be tailored to suit specific research or industrial use cases.

Infrastructure

ETSEAFIV

National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology  (INRIA)

Spain

This comprehensive campus includes specialised facilities essential for research and development. Notable infrastructure includes the Departments of Animal Science, Food Technology and Horticulture, Botany and Gardening, and Environment and Soil Sciences, as well as a pilot plant dedicated to food technology and the Agrotecnio Centre, focusing on agricultural technology research. ETSEAFIV is also equipped with a range of advanced labs. The Sensory Physical Chemical Analysis Lab evaluates food quality attributes, and the Microbiological Quality Lab focuses on food safety. The Soil Water Plant Organic Lab supports environmental and agricultural research. The Plant Genomics Lab is dedicated to genetic research aimed at enhancing crop development, while the Precision Agriculture Lab integrates advanced technologies into farming practices. With around 200 faculty members and 1,500 students, ETSEAFIV is a pivotal centre for innovation, playing a significant role in the goals of the AgriFoodTEF project.

Facility

Private Parking

Universitat de Lleida (UdL)

At INRIA, the private parking facility spans an area of 85 meters by 13 meters and is naturally enclosed by plants and trees, creating a semi-structured, forest-like environment. This makes it an ideal outdoor space for conducting development, testing, and validation experiments with Autonomous Ground Robots (AGRs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Its dynamic setting bridges the gap between controlled indoor testing and fully unstructured field environments, allowing for safe and effective experimentation under realistic outdoor conditions.

Facility

Microbiological Quality Lab

National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology  (INRIA)

Spain

Specialised facility dedicated to the microbiological analysis of food, animal feed, and water. Equipped with advanced tools for the identification and enumeration of microorganisms, the lab covers a wide spectrum of microbial analyses, including pathogens, spoilage organisms, and quality control tests. The lab also specialises in the analysis of moulds and mycotoxins, using ELISA and HPLC techniques, and offers scientific advice on HACCP implementation. The facility is fully compliant with ISO and AFNOR standards, ensuring high precision and reliability.

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NEF

National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology  (INRIA)

NEF is a multidomain scientific experimentation platform at INRIA, designed to support high-performance computation, storage, and visualisation for advanced research applications. It is built on a heterogeneous parallel computing architecture, combining multiple generations of high-performance servers into a cluster-based system. The platform features high-speed network interconnects and large-capacity storage and is directly connected to the Inria Sophia interactive visualisation platform, enabling seamless data processing and graphical analysis. Financed by INRIA, CPER, various research teams, and the Scientific Piloting Committee (CSPP), NEF provides a robust digital infrastructure for scientific innovation. This dedicated platform is widely used by PhD researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and the engineering team at ACENTAURI for a range of computational experiments. Access is managed through user accounts and containerisation, ensuring secure and efficient use of digital resources.

Facility

AzurArena Parking