WEB-GIS Observatory
WEB-GIS Observatory Network for the Environmental and Sustainable Development of the Black Sea
Initiative
ICBSS undertook the initiative to establish an integrated mechanism of a WEB-GIS Observatory which will gradually gather and process geographical and statistical data related to sustainable development and environment.
Initially, a small number of data and indicators in national and regional level (NUTS 0 and NUTS 2) has been selected and validated from different sources (UN, OECD, World Bank, CIA, IMF, EEA, Natural Earth, Open Street Map, Geofabrik, GeoHive etc.)
Aims
Initiative
ICBSS undertook the initiative to establish an integrated mechanism of a WEB-GIS Observatory which will gradually gather and process geographical and statistical data related to sustainable development and environment.
Initially, a small number of data and indicators in national and regional level (NUTS 0 and NUTS 2) has been selected and validated from different sources (UN, OECD, World Bank, CIA, IMF, EEA, Natural Earth, Open Street Map, Geofabrik, GeoHive etc.)
Aims
• The creation of a strategic tool that will provide information services and support policies and development programs for all stakeholders of the Black Sea region
• The support of policy-makers who need to compare data and define similarities and/or differences among different countries and regions
• The provision of valuable information to NGOs and local development agencies
• The promotion of cooperation and networking among the Black Sea countries
• The higher placement of environmental concerns and priorities in the agenda of policy-makers in all sectoral policies
• Establishment of institutionalised networks in the future
Technical specifications
• Development of a MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) which will include geographical layers – data, statistical data and indicators
• Development of a WEB GIS for the retrieval and analysis of the contents of the MIS
• Development of a WEB STATISTICAL ANALYSIS of data and indicators through Internet
Thematic categories of data
• Geographical position
• Environment and natural assets
• Economic strength
• Social integration
• Accessibility
GIS characteristics and available functions
• Data extraction. Request of real geographic or statistical data
• Pan and Zoom (previous extent, Zoom in, Zoom out, Pan one direction, Zoom to active Layer)
• Image rendering. Takes a snapshot of the view that the user created of the available geographic layers and save it in different image format (e.g. jpeg)
• Measurement of distances on the map
• Production of customized thematic maps (by regions and countries)
• Use of basic mapping functions (zooming, selection of colors and groups, retrieve data by clicking on a particular object in the map, etc).
• Cut and paste produced maps and graphics to text editors (to be included in reports or to graphic design or multimedia applications for presentations)
Interactive Mapping and Statistical Analysis
• The Interactive Mapping Analysis includes maps with the following capabilities: Query and Spatial Selection, Interactive classification, Buffer, Toggle and Zooming tools
• The Interactive Statistical Analysis gives the user the ability to query the database for statistical\indicator data. Results depend on parameters that the user defines. After making a data compilation, user can study the selected data as a chart, corresponding metadata and some basic statistical information (Min, Max, Average, Coefficient Variation and Standard Deviation)
• The Instructions Manual is an analytical guide with useful instructions for potential users
The WEB-GIS Observatory Network, funded and supported by the ICBSS, has been developed by:
Ass. Prof. Ioannis Katsios (T.E.I. of Athens, Dept. of Land Surveying Engineering, Laboratory of Geoinformatics)
in collaboration with
Prof. Grigorios Kafkalas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Spatial Development Research Unit – SDRU)
• The support of policy-makers who need to compare data and define similarities and/or differences among different countries and regions
• The provision of valuable information to NGOs and local development agencies
• The promotion of cooperation and networking among the Black Sea countries
• The higher placement of environmental concerns and priorities in the agenda of policy-makers in all sectoral policies
• Establishment of institutionalised networks in the future
Technical specifications
• Development of a MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) which will include geographical layers – data, statistical data and indicators
• Development of a WEB GIS for the retrieval and analysis of the contents of the MIS
• Development of a WEB STATISTICAL ANALYSIS of data and indicators through Internet
Thematic categories of data
• Geographical position
• Environment and natural assets
• Economic strength
• Social integration
• Accessibility
GIS characteristics and available functions
• Data extraction. Request of real geographic or statistical data
• Pan and Zoom (previous extent, Zoom in, Zoom out, Pan one direction, Zoom to active Layer)
• Image rendering. Takes a snapshot of the view that the user created of the available geographic layers and save it in different image format (e.g. jpeg)
• Measurement of distances on the map
• Production of customized thematic maps (by regions and countries)
• Use of basic mapping functions (zooming, selection of colors and groups, retrieve data by clicking on a particular object in the map, etc).
• Cut and paste produced maps and graphics to text editors (to be included in reports or to graphic design or multimedia applications for presentations)
Interactive Mapping and Statistical Analysis
• The Interactive Mapping Analysis includes maps with the following capabilities: Query and Spatial Selection, Interactive classification, Buffer, Toggle and Zooming tools
• The Interactive Statistical Analysis gives the user the ability to query the database for statistical\indicator data. Results depend on parameters that the user defines. After making a data compilation, user can study the selected data as a chart, corresponding metadata and some basic statistical information (Min, Max, Average, Coefficient Variation and Standard Deviation)
• The Instructions Manual is an analytical guide with useful instructions for potential users
The WEB-GIS Observatory Network, funded and supported by the ICBSS, has been developed by:
Ass. Prof. Ioannis Katsios (T.E.I. of Athens, Dept. of Land Surveying Engineering, Laboratory of Geoinformatics)
in collaboration with
Prof. Grigorios Kafkalas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Spatial Development Research Unit – SDRU)
