A new integrated search interface will become available in the next phase of marineinfo.org.For the time being, please use IMIS to search available data PeopleInstitutesProjectsData setsPublicationsEvents[ report an error in this record ] The Marine Irish Digital Atlasmida.ucc.iePeriod: Status: In Progress Institutes Institutes (3) Top University College Cork; Coastal and Marine Research Centre (CMRC), more, partnerDwyer, Ned, partnerKopke, Kathrin, partnerUniversity of Ulster; Centre for Coastal and Marine Research (CCMR), more, partnerEnvironment and Heritage Service (EHSNI), more, sponsorAbstractAtlas PurposeProvide a professional and public resource for coastal and inshore marine areas for Ireland;Make available maps, data and information on coastal themes;Assist professionals in identifying sources of data, information and expertise on the marine environment;Offer accessibility to GIS data in the form of searchable metadata and a web GIS;Encourage a greater appreciation of Ireland's coastal regions.Distinguishing FeaturesIsland-wide, covering the Republic and Northern Ireland;Uses Open Source software;Single main atlas page is sectioned into panels (map, layers and information);Includes spatial data from over 35 organisations.Target AudienceGeneral Public;Tourists;Students;Researchers/Scientists;NGOs;Government/Public Bodies;Commercial/Industry;Consultancies;Coastal/Environmental Managers;Decision Makers;Atlas Design and UsabilityFocus:Map content;Design:Clear navigation and instruction;Involved user feedback;Access text from maps/maps from text;Multiple point(s) of access to map/data;Map Page:View unlimited layersView data independently/by theme;.Combined legend & layer listsLinks to internal/external pagesDocumentation:Thematic text;Metadata:DatabaseMultiple format(s);Illustrations, images and chartsHelp page(s);Tutorial;Standards:Metadata standards: ISO 19xxx;Other:Three tiers of metadataTechnology UsedMapping Software:Open Source;Data Storage:Locally: Flat files;Database Management System:Yes: PostgreSQL;Server Operating SystemRed Hat Linux Apache Web ServerOther Apache Web Server;ArcGIS 9 used for data processingFunctionality/Tools AvailableLevel:BasicSearch Capability:Search for dataOther:Advanced metadata search;MIDA InfoPort: a comprehensive guide to information on coastal and marine themes and issues;PDF/Printable maps not possible due to data licensing issues..Mapping Tools:Zoom, recentre and full extent;Identify features;Layer list control;View by theme;Download geospatial data;Data/Cartographic Information IncludedGeographic Area: Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (UK)Number of Datasets: >140Topics:Physical Environment;Coastal Habitats;Imagery;Biology;Management;Human Impact;Conservation;Environmental Monitoring;Infrastructure;Industry;Culture & Heritage;Natural Resources;Fisheries, Aquaculture & Agriculture;Tourism & Recreation;Data IssuesIPR/Cost:Cost-prohibitive data (base/other);Intellectual Property Rights (IPR);Data use restrictions;Accessibility:Data sourcing and acquisition;Poorly managed, inaccessible data;Limited GIS-ready data;Distributed network not yet feasible;Data retrieval speed;Quality:Variable/inconsistent data quality;Inappropriate data scales;Incomparable regional datasets;Poor/non-existent metadata;Management:Data management plan development;Balance of development and updates;Regularity of data updates;Manual upload of data to atlas;Resources to source/acquire data;Other:Time required to source and acquire data;Lack of data catalogues;Memorandum of Understanding is agreed with each data contributor..Other ChallengesFunding for site maintenance;Designing simple, intuitive and informative web interface;Content balance of science and information;Product promotion;Other:Designing the atlas interface to provide access to everything in a single window;Developing a flexible data model.All data in the Integrated Marine Information System (IMIS) is subject to the VLIZ privacy policy Top | Institutes