| Abstract | NRC develops and maintains life cycle inventory (LCI) databases that can be used in life cycle assessment in various sectors. In order to facilitate sharing, access and collaborative development of LCI data, NRC has implemented openLCA collaboration server (CS) to host its LCI databases. This document outlines the access and use of NRC openLCA CS. It assumes the readers are already familiar with the general use of openLCA software. Main steps that need to be followed for accessing and using the NRC openLCA CS are explained below. First, users should request access credentials that can obtained from NRC administrator. Users are provided with the varying level of access privileges based on specific needs and requirements.
In CS, LCI data are organized as repositories. Users can directly download the LCI data or connect their local openLCA software to the CS. In the latter case, users need to configure the openLCA software installed in their respective computers to access NRC openLCA CS. Also, the local openLCA database of each user need to be configured and connected with relevant online repositories for collaborative development of LCIs. The LCI download, modification and upload using CS follows a linear workflow to avoid inconsistencies. This manual provides guidance for accessing, configuring and using NRC openLCA CS in detail. |
|---|
