Infrastructure and User Services
ASSET comprises a comprehensive, state-of-the-art suite of instruments, including:
- mobile remote sensing equipment;
- measuring instruments with measuring and sampling drones
- mobile LIDAR system
- extensive nitrogen measuring instruments
- organic and inorganic analytical chemical instruments and surface analysis techniques;
- NGS and transcriptomics facility;
- proteomics and metabolomics facility.
All data obtained with this instrumentation is made available on a data platform. This platform offers:
- uniform and secure environment for data submission;
- overview of available datasets for both employees and external organizations and citizens;
- secure environment for data disclosure.
Sensitive data (e.g., research data and personal data) can be shared within this environment with authorized individuals or organizations; - monitoring of retention periods and automatic or semi-automatic anonymization or destruction of data.
Examples/description of the type of research
ASSET facilitates accurate measurements, reliable analyses, and the most complete information possible to create a detailed and holistic understanding of (public) health and the environment. The ASSET infrastructure contains tools for performing environmental, physical-chemical, and multi-omics analyses. The overarching data platform stimulates exchange and collaboration between these various disciplines to address more complex societal questions.
How to access the infrastructure?
The equipment can be used in RIVM laboratories and field work. The data will be accessible through the accompanying data platform.
