EGDI survey

INTRODUCTION

The European Geological Data Infrastructure (EGDI) is a free online platform that brings together geological data from across Europe. Developed by the Geological Surveys of Europe, EGDI lets you explore detailed maps and datasets on mineral resources, groundwater, geohazards, energy potential, and much more. With its interactive map viewer and search tools, EGDI is designed for everyone — whether you’re a policymaker making informed decisions, a researcher conducting studies, a student learning about Earth sciences, or simply someone curious about the ground beneath your feet. EGDI also provides access to most of the data through download options and web services, making it easier to integrate into your own tools and analyses.

We invite you to take part in this short survey to help us understand how you use EGDI and how we can make it better for you.

Privacy Note: The information you provide in this questionnaire will be used solely for the purpose of improving the EGDI platform and tailoring it better to user needs. Responses will be anonymised and analysed in aggregate. No personally identifiable information will be collected, stored, or shared. Participation is voluntary, and by completing the questionnaire, you agree to the use of your responses for research and development of the platform.

This section asks about your background and interests, how often you use geoscience data, the types of information you access, and the online tools you use to explore the data.
1.1 Please indicate which group you belong to:
1.2 Which sector do you work in? (tick all that apply):
1.3 Which of the listed thematic areas are relevant to your work or interests? (Select all that apply.)
1.4 How frequently do you access geoscience data?:
1.5 What type of geoscience information do you usually access online to perform your role? (tick all that apply):
1.6 Which online tools for exploring geoscience data do you use to perform your role?:
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This section gathers information about your awareness, usage habits, and interests related to the EGDI platform.
2.1 How did you find out about the EGDI platform?:
2.2 How often do you use the EGDI platform?:
2.3 Does the EGDI platform currently provide the data and information you need within the selected areas of interest?:
2.4 Are the available datasets documented sufficiently for your work?:
2.5 Which geographic scales do you most often work with or need data for? (select up to two):
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This section aims to understand your preferences for data formats and tools, and to gather feedback for improving the EGDI platform.
3.1 What reference data would be useful to display in the EGDI Map Viewer? (tick all that apply):

3.2 In which format(s) are you interested? (tick all that apply):

Accuracy and Precision
How accurately and precisely the data represents real-world features.
Coverage and Extent
Whether the data spatially covers your full area of interest.
Data Format
Compatibility with the tools and software you use.
Data Quality and Reliability
Source credibility, methodology, and quality controls.
Harmonisation
Consistency across borders and datasets.
Resolution
Level of detail in the data.
3.4 What EGDI features or tools do you primarily use? (tick all that apply):
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If you would like to be informed about future EGDI developments, participate in more detailed follow-up surveys, or be contacted for related feedback opportunities, please provide your email address below.

Privacy Disclaimer: Providing your email address is entirely optional. If you choose to do so, it will be used only for the purpose of contacting you regarding EGDI-related updates, surveys, or user engagement activities. Your contact information will be stored securely and will not be shared with third parties or used for any unrelated communications. You may request to be removed from the contact list at any time.

IP Address Disclaimer: Please note that when you submit your responses online, certain technical information such as your IP address may be automatically collected by the survey platform for security or analytics purposes. This information will not be used to identify you and will not be linked to your survey responses. EGDI will not retain or process this information beyond what is necessary for technical operation and data protection compliance.