Both the ILCD and EcoSpold formats and nomenclatures were found to be in widespread use, and are recommended for support to ensure interoperability with the most widely used LCI databases. Results and discussionĭata exchange format and nomenclature were identified as core interoperability criteria. These recommendations were further informed by current popular practice in computer science and database-driven web application fields. A set of minimum, generalizable recommendations for LCI database development was then identified, aimed at ensuring that these core interoperability criteria are met. On this basis, core interoperability criteria and barriers were identified, and potential solutions were explored. MethodsĪ review of published literature, user documentation, gray-literature technical reports, and conference proceedings, as well as interviews with LCI database experts, was used to determine current common/best practices in the LCI database field. Through analysis of existing LCI database resources and technology, a set of recommendations was developed to promote interoperability, and thus utility, in developing new LCI data resources, including the forthcoming Canadian Agri-food Life Cycle Data Centre. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, RELEASE YEAR_QUARTER_VERSION.Barriers to interoperability pose a serious challenge in the domain of LCI database development and prevent effective data sharing between LCA practitioners. Life Cycle Inventory Database." (RELEASE YEAR). NOTE: If you need to cite the USLCI Database, use the following format:
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Federal Government Fiscal Calendar.įor video guidance on accessing, navigating, versioning, using, and submitting data to the USLCI Database (and more), please see the USLCI Quick Help Video Series on NREL's Learning YouTube channel. The USLCI is updated quarterly based on the U.S. It is intended to support the USLCI data submission process. This page contains dowloads for the US Life Cycle Inventory Database (USLCI) release downloads in various data formats.