The National Science Foundation (NSF), more, sponsor
Atlas Purpose
Serve as a coastal manager’s web depot for digital and traditional information, using:
Interactive mapping;
Direct search & download access to natural resource datasets;
Geo-spatial analysis tools;
Present background information on different coastal systems (estuaries, sandy shores, rocky shores, ocean areas);
Provide decision-making resource and streamline decision-making relating to the Oregon Coastal Zone.rage a greater appreciation of Ireland's coastal regions.
Distinguishing Features
Integrates data from a distributed network;
Uses both proprietary and Open Source web mapping software;
Provides advanced interactive tools;
Designed for coastal managers.
Target Audience
Researchers/Scientists;
NGOs;
Government/Public Bodies;
Consultancies;
Coastal/Environmental Managers;
Decision Makers;
Other:
Includes public outreach sections.
Atlas Design and Usability
Focus:
Map content;
Design:
Clear navigation and instruction;
Involved user feedback;
Acces maps from text
Multiple point(s) of access to map/data;
Map Page:
View limited layers
View data independently;.
Separate legend & layer lists
Links to internal pages
Documentation:
Thematic text;
Metadata:
Database
Single format(s);
Illustrations, images and charts
Help page(s);
Tutorial;
Standards:
Metadata standards: FGDC;
Other:
Glossary
Technology Used
Mapping Software:
Open Source: Minnesota MapServer;
Proprietary: ArcIMS;
Data Storage:
Locally: Flat files;
Distributed Network;
Database Management System:
No;
Server Operating System
Red Hat Linux, Windows 2000 SP3
Other
3 distributed servers managed by partners;
M IIS 5.0, Apache Web Server 2.0;
FGDC Isite Server
Functionality/Tools Available
Level:
Basic
Moderate
Search Capability:
Search for data
Search for thematic information
Other:
Advanced metadata search;
Learning section (coastal geographic settings, coastal topics, Atlas related technologies);
"Make your own map";
Coastal Access Tool;
Direct technical assistance;
Geospatial tools, including:
Hazards Management: Mitigate the Losses;
Watershed Assessment: Identify Potential Actions;
Protecting Ocean Areas: Visualize the Benefits;
Advanced tools can be downloaded.
Mapping Tools:
Zoom, recentre and full extent;
Identify features;
Layer list control;
Print/Export maps;
Download geospatial data;
Data/Cartographic Information Included
Geographic Area: Oregon Coastal Zone
Number of Datasets: >3300
Topics:
Physical Environment;
Coastal Habitats;
Imagery;
Biology;
Management;
Human Impact;
Conservation;
Environmental Monitoring;
Infrastructure;
Natural Resources;
Fisheries, Aquaculture & Agriculture;
Tourism & Recreation;
Data Issues
IPR/Cost:
Cost-prohibitive data (other);
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR);
Accessibility:
Poorly managed, inaccessible data;
Quality:
Variable/inconsistent data quality;
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 Challenges
Funding for site maintenance;
Designing simple, intuitive and informative web interface;
