WP 10: Data storage and dissemination

Targets     Lead Contractor     Lead Partners    

Task 10.1     Task 10.2     Task 10.3    

Targets

1. to configure, operate and maintain the computer-based storage, access, retrieval and presentation of data needed by the project

2. to distribute project data and project results between participating

3. scientists to disseminate data to develop a forum for end-users to

4. present methodologies and results

Task 10.1.: Database and GIS

The aim of this task is to configure, operate and maintain the computer-based storage, access, retrieval and presentation of data needed by the EMERGE and related projects. The database needs to include tools for data visualisation (GIS and graphical packages), tools for statistical analysis, and tools to create trend diagrams and maps. The ENSYS A/S database system developed in Norway is ideal for these functions although some customisation is required to handle the different data types generated by EMERGE. The GIS functionality in ENSYS is built with use of MapObjects from ESRI, which is the company that develops ArcInfo/ArcView. This ensures compatibility between ENSYS and the most commonly used GIS tools. The central database will be located with partner No. 3 with copies held at partners No.1 and No. 4. A central database manager will administer the system.

Task 10.2.: Distribution of project data and project results between participating scientists

Project data will be distributed to participating scientists using the Internet. A web interface will be provided to enable data searching by geographical criteria (e.g. country), medium (e.g. water sample, deposition data, sediments, fish) and parameter (e.g. pH, Al, SO4).

Task 10.3.: Data dissemination, news and discussion

The Internet will also be used to provide communication and discussion between participating scientists (password protected) and more generally to provide a news and discussion service on mountain lakes and transboundary air pollutants in Europe for the general public. The web site will use the most recent developments in internet technology, such as HyperNews. To communicate with and receive feedback from end-users and stakeholders, workshops of relevant and interested parties will be organised at the beginning and at the end of the project.

Lead Contractor

1. NIVA - Norwegian Water Research Institute, Oslo, Norway

Lead Partners

1. ECRC-UCL - Environmental Change Research Centre, University College London, UK

2. CU-Prague - Faculty of Science, Department of Hydrobiology, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic