Improving the data life cycle management through a machine actionable Data Management Plan tool

The OSTRAILS project presents its astronomy pilot initiative implementing a machine-assisted Data Management Plan (maDMP) framework utilizing FairWizard/DSW tools to streamline comprehensive metadata management across diverse astronomical research ecosystems. This work addresses critical challenges in organizing, publishing, and valorizing complex astronomical datasets by establishing unified metadata repositories.

Our approach integrates multiple metadata standards essential for modern astronomical research: DataCite metadata for formal publications and citation tracking, IVOA-compliant metadata for registry inclusion and ObsCore/EpnCore table implementations, SPASE metadata for specialized space physics data management, and comprehensive infrastructure metadata including code repositories and server configurations for interface deployment.

This pilot demonstrates significant improvements in metadata consistency, reduces administrative overhead for research teams, and establishes scalable patterns for future astronomical data management initiatives. The implementation provides a robust foundation for managing the increasingly complex metadata requirements of modern multi-wavelength, multi-instrument astronomical research environments.