G-BOX

Algorithm Development and Execution Environment

With G-BOX you get a virtual machine to develop, test and prototype your algorithm, and analyse processing results afterwards.

Request your G-BOX

The advantages of a G-BOX

Embedded data access
No need to download the data locally, as you can experience a fast network connection to the Copernicus Data and Information Access Services – DIAS datasets through your virtual machine.
Ready-to-use software
Our virtual machines are equipped with pre-installed software and libraries supporting Earth Observation data analysis and visualisation. Need a different software? Ask for an ad-hoc customization and we’ll make sure you will have the tools you need.
Anywhere, anytime access
Your virtual machine is ready whenever and wherever you are. Access it from your own device and any location with command line access through SSH, remote desktop via x2go, or web access with JupyterLab.
Flexible resources
Customise the computing power as your project evolves. Enjoy a flexible allocation of CPUs, RAM, and dedicated storage. Request additional resources, and we’ll upgrade your virtual machine configuration compatibly with the cloud infrastructure constraints.

G-BOX Typologies

We offer the following standard virtual machine types. If you need anything different, contact us and we will customise the virtual machine to your specific requirements.

G-BOX IDE
Type A
CPU 4
RAM GB 16
SSD GB 64
STORAGE TB 1

G-BOX IDE Type B
(also available multi-user)
CPU 8
RAM GB 32
SSD GB 128
STORAGE TB 1

G-BOX IDE Type C
(also available multi-user)
CPU 16
RAM GB 64
SSD GB 256
STORAGE TB 1

G-BOX HOS
Type D
CPU 32
RAM 128
SSD GB 512
STORAGE TB 2

G-BOX HOS
Type E
CPU 64
RAM 236
SSD GB 1024
STORAGE TB 5

Screenshot of a the G-BOX service selected on the NoR portal

Get your G-BOX costs covered by an ESA voucher

The EarthConsole^® G-BOX service is available via the Network of Resources, a European Space Agency initiative which opens up sponsorship opportunities for your research, educational and pre-commercial projects.

Submit your sponsorship request for a chance to receive a voucher covering totally or partially the costs of the virtual machine you need.

If you are not eligible to apply for a sponsorship via the NoR portal, you can always purchase the service via our ordering procedure. Please see the pricing list for more information.

How to get an ESA voucher

G-BOX is for you if you have to

Develop and test your algorithm
on Earth Observation data accessible online from your own device, no matter where you are.
Adapt your algorithms into robust applications
primed for integration into scalable processing environments.
Post-analyze and visualise Earth Observation data.
With JupyterLab you can create your Jupyter Notebook to easily visualise and analyse your processing results and share insights with your team.
Develop collaboratively.
G-BOX allows multiple users simultaneous access to your virtual machine to code and run tests collaboratively with your team members.
Hold a training.
We can mass configure tens of virtual machines with the same settings so that your students can have access to an identical set up environment to improve their skills with big data.