Open Source Mapping to improve data sharing: Environmental Response Management Application
The Environmental Response Management Application (ERMA®) is an online mapping tool that integrates both static and real-time data, such as Environmental Sensitivity Index maps, ship locations, weather, and ocean currents, in a centralized, easy-to-use format for environmental responders and decisio...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Text |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Western CEDAR
2014
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://cedar.wwu.edu/ssec/2014ssec/Day3/81 https://cedar.wwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1542&context=ssec |
| Summary: | The Environmental Response Management Application (ERMA®) is an online mapping tool that integrates both static and real-time data, such as Environmental Sensitivity Index maps, ship locations, weather, and ocean currents, in a centralized, easy-to-use format for environmental responders and decision makers. ERMA enables a user to quickly and securely upload, transform export, and display spatial data in a Geographic Information System (GIS) map. This allows for high-impact and fine-resolution visualization of data for solving complex environmental response and resource issues. ERMA was used to support the USCG’s “Arctic Shield” drill, September 2013. Through this exercise, ERMA was able to incorporate onboard ship information, field-collected data, photos, sensor data and other scientific input collected during the USCG Cutter HEALY cruise. The exercise has broad applicability and identified challenges for spills in remote locations as well as for processing data-intense sensor information. The presentation will focus on data sharing and collaborations in the Salish Sea. |
|---|