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Introduction

TianGong LCA is an open-source LCA data platform built upon the TIDAS (TIangong DAta System) data system. The platform offers flexible usage options, allowing users to either access the online system or implement local deployment. TianGong LCA supports multi-team and multi-user collaboration, enabling team members to work together on complex LCA data preparation projects.

The TianGong LCA platform supports the following key functions:

Creation: Build and manage your life cycle inventory (LCI) data using the TianGong LCA platform, including unit processes, flows, and flow properties, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

Reference: Access and utilize standardized LCI datasets from the TianGong database, ensuring data consistency and traceability.

Collaboration: Leverage the platform's multi-user collaboration features to enable team members to work together on complex LCA projects, facilitating efficient project management and transparent communication.

Security: Protect your sensitive data with advanced encryption technology and access control mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and security.

Updates: Benefit from regular database and methodology updates, ensuring that you are always working with the latest LCA standards and industry best practices.

The TianGong LCA platform provides comprehensive support for your LCA data management and environmental impact assessment, helping you achieve more accurate results in sustainability research.

Quick Start​

The Quick Start section helps new users complete their first essential tasks on the platform:

  • Registration & Login: Create an account, sign in, and get familiar with the main workspace layout.
  • Demonstrations: Follow guided walkthroughs that showcase common actions such as browsing datasets or triggering sample operations.

User Guide​

The User Guide is the core reference for daily work on TianGong LCA. Recommended entries include:

  • Interface Essentials: Learn the top navigation, list actions, and collaboration controls.
  • Data Platform Overview: Understand the scope and permissions of Open Data, My Data, Commercial Data, and Team Data.
  • Data Creation: Follow the step-by-step workflow to prepare processes, models, flows, and supporting references.
  • Data Use & Search and Search: Retrieve datasets, copy them to your workspace, and manage reusable assets.
  • Data Review: Coordinate submission, self-check, and reviewer responsibilities.
  • Team Collaboration and LCIA: Configure team roles and run impact assessment calculations.

Data Collection​

  • Data Collection Instructions: General principles, data sources, workflows, and quality control for data gathering.
  • Case Studies: Practical examples showing how to process literature or survey data, including unit process and model construction.

Integrations & Extensions​

Deployment & Development​

Changelog​

  • Feature Updates: Track new capabilities, release dates, and related usage guides.

FAQ​

Quickly discover answers organized by topic:

  • System Modeling: Guidance on model construction and how TianGong LCA compares to other LCA tools.
  • Sources & Citation: Citation practices, traceability, and recommended reference formats.
  • More FAQs: Explore the remaining entries for account management, verification, and additional support topics.

Resources & Support​

  • Resources & Support: Learn about the TianGong Initiative, the TIDAS data framework, and key LCA/carbon footprint standards to deepen your understanding or engage with partner programs.