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We shall describe the evolution of the Latin American Giant Observatory (LAGO). Originating as a spin-off of the Pierre Auger Observatory, it has evolved from a geographically distributed network of Water Cherenkov Detectors (WCD) into a multidisciplinary research and innovation ecosystem. Originally conceived to study high-energy gamma-ray bursts at high-altitude, LAGO has expanded its technological capabilities and societal relevance. Today, the collaboration integrates astroparticle physics, space weather, atmospheric radiation, and environmental monitoring through a unified framework that combines standardized instrumentation, advanced simulations, and FAIR-compliant data workflows.
A key aspect is transforming the WCD into a modular “scientific appliance” complemented with the ARTI simulation framework, enabling site-specific, time-dependent modeling of cosmic-ray interactions and detector response. LAGO now supports new applications, including space weather monitoring in regions such as the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly, volcano muography, neutron-based hydrometry for precision agriculture, and background radiation studies.
LAGO has also consolidated a distributed digital infrastructure that connects edge computing at detector sites with regional and international computing resources, fostering open science practices and reproducibility. Through sustained training, capacity building, and international cooperation, the collaboration has strengthened scientific communities across Latin America and Spain and promoted applications aligned with societal needs.
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