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GIT BARENTS – Geographic Information Technology within the Barents Region

Posted January 16th, 2008 by Virva Lompolo
GIT Barents Project
In the GIT Barents project Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway have established a joint geographic infrastructure in the Barents Region. From Lofoten Islands in the west to Ural Mountains in the east – across national, linguistic and cultural borders and within three different economic entities – a harmonised geographic database has been built.
 
In the Barents Region the need for Geographic Information (GI) is particularly large because of the unique conditions that characterize the region. This includes the unique properties of the Arctic ecological systems, the predicted magnitude of climatic changes in the circumpolar North, the existing threats to environmental safety, the welfare of the local and indigenous populations and the foreseeable risks of environmental degradation as posed by a potentially vigorous economic development in the Arctic. The Barents Region possesses an enormous wealth concerning natural resources; most of them are still unused - fish, ores, minerals, forests, water power and huge oil- and gas-fields.
 
The overall objective of the GIT Barents project is to produce homogeneous geographic information that can be used for all kind of planning and decision-making; communications, infrastructure, control of the environment, nuclear power supervision, cultural co-operation, technical, industrial and economic co-operation, tourism and even security interests. It will also be an important information source for educational institutions at all levels and for all who require a complete and comprehensive picture of and data about the Barents Region.
 
The project results
The project results include a homogenous geographic database covering the entire Barents Region at the scales of 1:1, 1:3 and 1:12 millions, built from existing national databases. An Internet-based infrastructure which allows for easy access and use of the information and – at the same time – allows for efficient up-dating and maintenance of the database close to its “data source”, i.e. from within each of the co-operating countries. Access to a variety of thematic information from data providers in different parts of the world, among others the Netherlands, USA, Sweden and Norway. Printed maps at the scales of 1:1 and 1:3 million.
 
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MENRIS GeoNetwork

Posted December 20th, 2007 by Ana

Mountain Environment and Natural Resources' Information Systems (MENRIS) GeoNetwork is a program that provides regional data sharing, where GIS datasets, Satellite Imagery and Related Applications can be accessed.

http://www.icimod-gis.net/geonetwork/index.php

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ArcGIS Explorer

Posted August 30th, 2007 by rwilliam

http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer/index.html

ArcGIS Explorer delivers an easy-to-use way to view and share information geographically. Download ArcGIS Explorer and start using it to unlock the power of geography and geographic information. ArcGIS Explorer is free and freely distributable, making it a great way to share your maps with others.

Once you have downloaded ArcGIS Explorer, you can start using a variety of maps and layers. These maps and layers are provided by ESRI free of charge and include imagery, topographic maps, physical features, shaded relief, historical maps, street maps, and more. Layers can be combined with local data or with other services to create your own custom maps, which can be easily shared within your organization and beyond.

With ArcGIS Explorer, you can

  • Explore data for the entire world seamlessly.
  • Fuse your local data with data and services from ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, Open Geospatial Consortium WMS, and ESRI-hosted ArcWeb Services.
  • Perform GIS analysis using tasks (e.g., visibility, modeling, proximity search).
  • Answer geographic questions about the maps you generate and share the results with others.
  • Use maps and data from your own secure servers.
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Victorian Rainforest Network

Posted November 22nd, 2006 by Eliana

A 3D Virtual Reality Perspective

Victorian Rainforest Network (VRN) presents this website as new way to learn about rainforest and native forest logging issues (on public land) in Victoria (Australia) by providing overlays to be used with Google Earth, so anyone can have a 3D virtual reality forest tour.

With the help of overlays created by VRN for Google Earth, it is possible to view remote landscapes in virtual reality and:

More information here: http://www.vicrainforest.org/

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