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Stat@tlas Europa Prototype for an interactive atlas (flash). Barbara Jeanneret 10.10.2006 : Eurostat, WP Urban and regional statistics. Why this atlas?. Regions: Statistical yearbook from Eurostat (CH = grey)
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Stat@tlas EuropaPrototype for an interactive atlas (flash) Barbara Jeanneret 10.10.2006 : Eurostat, WPUrban and regional statistics
Why this atlas? • Regions: Statistical yearbook from Eurostat (CH = grey) • International analysis of disparities = one major task of our section spatial analysis • Switzerland belongs physically to Europe • Show Swiss data in a greater context (link to Stat@tlas.CH, in preparation)
Main objectives and project focus • Interactive and multithematic Atlas on European level with the enclosure of data from Switzerland • Development and popularization of the domain „International disparities“ within FSO • A fast and attractive information tool for our customers (internal + external) • -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Strong coordination between Analysis and Cartography unit • Additional diploma thesis in cartography provides more ressources • Cartography going online >> shift from static print maps to user- friendly online appliers
Stat@tlas Europa – call(under development) Later : www.statistik.admin.ch/International/Atlas.htm(2 languages)
About the application • Flash technology = web standard for interactive and vector-based graphic • 2 parts: • Frontend for the user • Backend : Atlas Content Management System • Contact persons : • In FSO: Thomas Schulz, cartography unit (thomas.schulz@bfs.admin.ch) • For flashmapped : Torsten Ullrich (Karlsruhe) contact@flashmapped.com
Project problems • Missing data : in Newcronos and on Swiss level • Data quality : years, comparability • Incoherences in data on country level between NUTS0 and NUTS2 in the database of Newcronos • Incoherences for some indicators between FSO - Eurostat • Crosswork over a lot of themes and indicators >> large know-how and strict coordination with thematic sections is necessary
Next steps • Atlas online in November 2006, on the FSO internet site • Update foreseen first time in 2007, future intervall every 2 or 3 years • New thematics and indicators, new specifications in the product