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Valerie Cummins. Coastal Atlas Workshop Introduction. Coastal Atlas Workshop University College Cork 25 th July 2006. Coastal & Marine Resources Centre. Multi-disciplinary research approach. July 2006 – 21 projects 22 researchers. Computer Science Marine Geography Engineering
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Valerie Cummins Coastal Atlas Workshop Introduction Coastal Atlas Workshop University College Cork 25th July 2006
Coastal & Marine Resources Centre Multi-disciplinary researchapproach July 2006 – 21 projects 22 researchers • Computer Science • Marine Geography • Engineering • Hydrography • Environmental Management • GIS and RemoteSensing • Marine Biology • Zoology KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – GIS, remote sensing, modelling, Internet technologies Coastal processes & seabed mapping Integrated Coastal Zone Management Marine mammals and seabird studies
Coastal & Marine Resources Centre Multi-disciplinary researchapproach July 2006 – 21 projects 22 researchers • Computer Science • Marine Geography • Engineering • Hydrography • Environmental Management • GIS and RemoteSensing • Marine Biology • Zoology KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – GIS, remote sensing, modelling, Internet technologies !! Coastal processes & seabed mapping Integrated Coastal Zone Management Marine mammals and seabird studies
From HEA - to national and international collaboration MIDA NI Irish Spatial Data Exchange Project Fulbright, Transatlantic workshop, BIDI collaboration Plus synergy with other projects – the MIDA engine & metadata knowledge– EU DISMAR, EU InterRisk, EU Monruk, EU Imagin, EU ECOOP, MI BIDI
Objectives of the workshop • Stock Take - Assessment of coastal atlases from Europe and U.S. • Identify and discuss strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT): • Technology • Design and usability of web sites and tools • Data and metadata issues • Institutional capacity • Launch MIDA
Approach to workshop • Day 1 – Focus on case studies • Includes coastal atlas showcase • Introduction to working groups • MIDA launch • Day 2 – Focus on issues • Working group sessions