Environmental Software Systems. Computer Science for Environmental Protection

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12th IFIP WG 5.11 International Symposium, ISESS 2017, Zadar, Croatia, May 10-12, 2017, Proceedings

Jirí Hrebícek Ralf Denzer Gerald Schimak Tomás Pitner(Editor)

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Published on 24. April 2018

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Intro
In Memory of Jirí Hrebícek by Tomás Pitner
Preface
Organization
Contents
Keynote Lectures
Real-Time Web-Based Decision Support for Stakeholder Implementation of Basin-Scale Salinity Management
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Real-Time Salinity Management
2.1 Monitoring Networks - Data Measurement and Telemetry
2.2 Data Quality Control and Assurance
3 Flow/Water Quality Modeling, Simulation and Forecasting
4 Web-Based Decision Support
4.1 Collaborative Resource Management System for Data Visualization, Analysis and Decision Support
4.2 Customized SJRO Features for Real Time Salinity Management
4.3 Coordinated Stakeholder Decision Support for Salinity Management
5 Summary and Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Trends in Policy Relevant European Environmental Information Systems
Abstract
1 Background
2 EEA's Knowledge Management Model
3 Evolution of Environmental Monitoring, Data and Indicators
4 Systemic Assessment and an Extended Knowledge Approach
5 Data Management, "Big Data" and the Impact on the Information System
6 Information Technology and Tool Related Challenges
References
Big Data Storage and Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Big Data Characteristics
3 NoSQL Databases
4 MapReduce and Hadoop
5 Big Data 2.0 Processing Systems
6 Big Analytics
7 Problems with Big Data
8 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Environmental Software Systems in National Park Monitoring and Management
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 National Park Hunsrück-Hochwald
2 Data Sources
2.1 Data Quality Aspects
3 Software Systems in NP Monitoring and Management
3.1 Standard Software
3.2 Individual Software
4 Summary and Outlook
References
Air and Climate
Hough-Transform-Based Interpolation Scheme for Generating Accurate Dense Spatial Maps of Air Polluta ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Notation
2.2 Interpolation Scheme
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Dispersion Models
3.2 Computational Simulation
4 Conclusions
References
A New Feature Selection Methodology for Environmental Modelling Support: The Case of Thessaloniki Ai ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Case Study
3 The Proposed Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Approaches to Fuse Fixed and Mobile Air Quality Sensors
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Model-Based Sensor Interpolation
2.1 Kriging Approach
2.2 Taking Confidence into Account
2.3 Some Definitions
3 Model Discussion
3.1 Relating Mobile Sensors to Fixed Stations
3.2 Relating Mobile Sensors to Each Other
3.3 Results and Discussion
4 Bogus Sensor Detection and Determination of Confidence Factors
5 Related Work
6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
EO Big Data Connectors and Analytics for Understanding the Effects of Climate Change on Migratory Trends of Marine Wildlife
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Global Architecture Overview
2.1 Knowledge Base and Big Data Analytics
2.2 Big Data Analytics
2.2.1 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Application Scenario
2.2.2 Marine Turtle Application Scenario
2.3 Web-Enabled Data Analytics Services
2.4 Data Pre-processing and Aggregation
2.5 Data Mining Services
2.6 High Level Fusion Services
Acknowledgements
References
Water and Hydrosphere
Quick Scan Tool for Water Allocation in the Netherlands
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Freshwater Availability in the Netherlands
1.2 The Adaptation Challenge
1.3 The Need to Support Screening of Alternative Strategies
1.4 Quick Scan Tool Requirements
2 Methods and Techniques
2.1 Modeling the Water System
2.2 Optimization with Prioritized Goals
3 The Quick Scan Tool Application
3.1 The Model Schematization
3.2 The Work and Dataflow of the Application
4 Validation of Model Results
5 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Information System as a Tool for Marine Spatial Planning: The SmartSea Vision and Prototype
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 SmartSea MSP Toolbox: The Context
2.1 Spatial Data Infrastructure
2.2 Collaborative Modeling
3 An Information System for MSP
4 A Vision for the SmartSea MSP Toolbox
5 Components of the SmartSea MSP Toolbox
5.1 The Database
5.2 The Web Services
5.3 The Web Mapping Application
5.4 The Desktop Tool
6 Discussion
Acknowledgements
References
Mobile Crowd Sensing of Water Level to Improve Flood Forecasting in Small Drainage Areas
Abstract
1 Improvement of Flood Forecasting in Small Drainage Basins Through Citizen Participation in Data Co ...
2 Current Status of Research and Technology
2.1 Mobile Crowdsourcing and VGI in Disaster Management
2.2 Flow Measurement and Mobile Sensing for Flood Forecasting
3 Conceptual Architecture of a VGI-Based Prediction System
3.1 Mobile Tasking and Mobile Smartphone Application
3.2 Model-Assisted Flood Forecasting System
3.3 Situation Monitoring
4 Mobile Sensing - Relevant Variables and Methods
5 Methods for Water Level Measurement
5.1 Manual Reading of Staff Gauges
5.2 Fully Automatic Image-Based Water Level Measurement
5.3 Semi-automatic Image-Based Measurement
5.4 Evaluation
6 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Flood Modelling and Visualizations of Floods Through 3D Open Data
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Open Data and Technologies
2.1 Open Geospatial Data
2.2 3D Data Formats
2.3 Freeware and Open Source Software for 3D Modelling
2.4 3D Rendering in a Web Browser
3 Pilot Study
3.1 Open Geospatial Data in the Czech Republic
3.2 Input Data
3.3 Processing of Open Data
4 Discussions
5 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Use of the Hydro-Salinity, Crop Production Optimization Model APSIDE to Validate Results from an Upd ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 Modeling of Hydrosalinity in West-Side Irrigated Agriculture
3.1 APSIDE Model Features
3.2 Comparison of Model Simulations
3.3 CVHM-2 Diversion Data Update
4 Summary and Conclusions
References
Business Intelligence and Geographic Information System for Hydrogeology
Abstract
1 Hydrogeological Information System HgIS
2 Data-Warehouse and BI Concepts for Groundwater Data
2.1 Data Extraction, Transformation and Loading (ETL)
2.2 Data Warehouse
3 Advantages of the Used Concept
4 Application and Impact
5 Discussion
Acknowledgments
References
Health and Biosphere
A Pilot Interactive Data Viewer for Cancer Screening
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Problem Definition
2 Methodological Background
2.1 Business and Data Understanding
2.2 Data Preparation and Modelling
2.3 Evaluation and Deployment
3 Results
4 Conclusion
References
GMP Data Warehouse - a Supporting Tool of Effectiveness Evaluation of the Stockholm Convention on Pe ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Stockholm Convention's Global Monitoring Plan for POPs
3 GMP Data Warehouse Development and Tools
3.1 Data Repository
3.2 Data Visualisation
3.3 Employed Information Technologies and Approaches
4 GMP DWH Operation and User Support
4.1 Providing User Support During Implementation of the GMP Data Tool
4.2 Attendance of the GMP Data Visualisation Website
4.3 Current Use of the GMP DWH
5 Conclusion
References
A Variable Length Chromosome Genetic Algorithm Approach to Identify Species Distribution Models Useful for Freshwater Ecosystem Management
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 SDM Development
2.1 Model Concept
2.2 Data
2.3 Model Construction
2.4 Model Identification with Simple Genetic Algorithms
3 Results
3.1 Sensitivity of SGA
3.2 Analysis of Identified SDMs
4 Discussion and Outlook
Acknowledgments
References
Conceptual Design of a Software Tool for Management of Biological Invasion
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Phases of Invasion Process
2.2 Tree Development Stages
2.3 Ecosystem Scope
2.4 Driving Mechanisms
3 EMDMIC Design
3.1 Module "Factors"
3.2 Module "Ecosystem Modelling"
3.3 Module "Management"
4 Discussion and Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Open Farm Management Information System Supporting Ecological and Economical Tasks
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Functionalities Provided by the Platform
2.1 Yield Potential
2.2 Sensor Monitoring
2.3 Machinery Fleet Monitoring
2.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References
Risk and Disaster Management
Large Scale Surveillance, Detection and Alerts Information Management System for Critical Infrastructure
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 SDAIM Scalable Data Fusion Approaches
3 Applications on Surveillance, Detection and Alerts of Illicit Behaviour in Wide-Zones
3.1 Physical Disturbance Event Detections at Fences of Critical Areas
3.2 Unusual Behaviour Detection at a Toll Motorway
4 On Site Integration Pilot (OIP) and Future Development
Acknowledgement
References
ENSURE - Integration of Volunteers in Disaster Management
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Mobile Crowd Sourcing and Tasking in Disaster Management
2.1 Existing Approaches and Concepts
2.2 Conceptual Architecture for Mobile Crowdtasking Systems
3 ENSURE System Concept
3.1 Volunteer Registration
3.2 Volunteer Profiles
3.3 Alerts
3.4 Volunteer Activation
4 System Architecture
4.1 Components
4.2 Performance, Scalability, and Data Security
5 Implementation and Evaluation
6 Related Work
7 Conclusions
References
C2-SENSE - Pilot Scenario for Interoperability Testing in Command & Control Systems for Crises and D ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 C2-SENSE Overview
2.1 Profiling Approach for Interoperability
3 Regional Involved Institutions/Organizations
3.1 Prefecture
3.2 Provinces
3.3 Municipalities
3.4 Regional Civil Protection Department
3.5 Voluntary Associations
3.6 Fire Brigade
4 Stakeholders Interactions
4.1 Roles for Emergency Management
4.2 Criticalities
5 Pilot Application
5.1 Functions
5.2 C2-SENSE Pilot Application Environment
5.3 Pilot Scenario
6 Pilot Test
6.1 Test Phases and Procedures
7 Summary
Acknowledgements
References
Achieving Semantic Interoperability in Emergency Management Domain
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Technology Description
2.1 Standards
2.2 ISO/IEC 11179, Semantic Metadata Registry and IHE Data Element Exchange
3 Methodology and Implementation
4 Example Usage
5 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Framework for Enabling Technical and Organizational Interoperability in the Management of Environmental Crises and Disasters
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Framework and Collaboration Environment
2.1 Components and Applications for Decision Making
2.2 Components and Applications for Profile Management
3 Profiling Approach
4 Collaboration Environment in a Real Life Example
5 Discussion and Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
An Integrated Decision-Support Information System on the Impact of Extreme Natural Hazards on Critic ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Agile IDST System Design and Development
2.1 High Level Architecture Design Architecture
3 The IDST Information System
3.1 Authentication Services
3.2 IDST Dashboard
3.3 The IDST Process Workflow Engine
3.4 IDST Data Storage
3.5 IDST Models
3.6 Network Element Characteristics
3.6.1 The IDST Hazard Scenario
3.6.2 The IDST Network Scenario
4 Case Study Using the IDST
5 Conclusion and Future Work
Acknowledgements
References
UNISDR Global Assessment Report - Current and Emerging Data and Compute Challenges
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Global Assessment Report - GAR
2.1 Background
2.2 GAR Contents
3 The GAR Compute Challenge
3.1 Production of Hazard Scenario Files
3.2 Loss Calculation
4 The GAR Data Challenge
4.1 Impact of the on-Demand Process
5 Open Data Prototype and Pilot
6 Future Directions
References
Information Systems
netCDF-LD SKOS: Demonstrating Linked Data Vocabulary Use Within netCDF-Compliant Files
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Simple Linked Data Encoding
3 The ncskosdump Tool
4 A Deployment Scenario
5 Consideration of Scaling and Retrieval Strategies
6 Future Work
7 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Evolution of Environmental Information Models
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Background and State of the Art
2.1 Background
2.2 State of the Art
3 Methodology
3.1 Data Types
3.2 Interfaces
3.3 MOF Level Adjustment of UML
3.4 Stereotypes
3.5 Analysis Against Requirements
4 Stereotype Solution
4.1 UML Example
4.2 Serialization
4.3 Reflection
5 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Semantic BMS: Ontology for Analysis of Building Operation Efficiency
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Semantic BMS Ontology
3.1 Semantic Description of BMS Addresses
4 Results
5 Conclusions
References
A Generic Web Cache Infrastructure for the Provision of Multifarious Environmental Data
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Idea and Basic Concepts
3 Architecture and Components
4 Generic Data Model
5 Data Services
5.1 Master Data Service and Schema Service
5.2 Time Series Service
5.3 Geo Data Service
5.4 Digital Asset Service
5.5 Search Service
5.6 Application Configuration Service
6 Technologies
7 Experiences
8 Conclusion and Outlook
References
The SensLog Platform - A Solution for Sensors and Citizen Observatories
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 SensLog
2.1 The SensLog Data Model
2.2 SensLog VGI Module
2.3 SensLog RDF Export of VGI
2.4 SensLog Interfaces
3 SensLog Applications
3.1 Groundwater Monitoring
3.2 Agrometeorological Monitoring
3.3 VGI and Citizen Observatories
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References
A Generic Microservice Architecture for Environmental Data Management
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Basic Concepts and Main Goals
3 Architectural Overview
4 Services in Detail
5 Prototype and Evaluation
6 Conclusion and Outlook
References
How to Start an Environmental Software Project
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Domain Understanding and Common Attitudes in Environmental Software
2.2 The Inception Workshop Approach: Purpose and Objectives
2.3 Participants and Roles
3 Implementation
3.1 Preparation and Agenda
3.2 Part I: Storytelling
3.3 Part II: Technology Roadshow
3.4 Part III: Synthesis of User Stories and Risks
4 Application
4.1 Workshop #1
4.2 Workshop #2
5 Evaluation
5.1 Methodology
5.2 Ethics Statement
5.3 Results
5.4 Lessons Learned
6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Modelling, Visualization and Decision Support
Environmental Modelling with Reverse Combinatorial Auctions: CRAB Software Modification for Sensitivity Analysis
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Models of Reverse Combinatorial Auctions in Environmental Applications
3 Sensitivity Analysis
4 Suggestions for CRAB Software Modification
5 Sensitivity Analysis by CRAB Software
6 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
A Domain Specific Language to Simplify the Creation of Large Scale Federated Model Sets
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 Language Discussion
4 Support Infrastructure Discussion
5 Example and Discussion
5.1 Cookstove Model Example
5.2 Extensibility Discussion
6 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Modelling and Forecasting Waste Generation - DECWASTE Information System
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
2.1 Development of a Multi-linear Regression Model of Waste Generation Based on DPSIR
2.2 The Sensitivity of Estimate of Waste Generation with Respect to the Statistical Significance of Predictors
2.3 Extrapolation of the Predictors
2.4 Modelling Measures in Waste Management and Scenarios
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Household Waste Forecast Generation Analysis Outputs
4 Conclusion
References
Planning and Scheduling for Optimizing Communication in Smart Grids
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Communication in Smart Grids
2.1 Communication Requirements
2.2 Communication Technologies
3 Optimizing Smart Grid Communication
3.1 Communication Infrastructure Design
3.2 Congestion Avoidance
3.3 Time-Based Communication Scheduling Problem
3.4 Future Work
4 Conclusion
References
3D Volume Visualization of Environmental Data in the Web
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 BodenseeOnline
3 3D Volume Visualization
4 Lake Constance Volume Visualization
5 Integration of the Visualization in FlexVis
6 Data Management for 3D Volumes
7 Evaluation
8 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Mobile Location-Based Augmented Reality Framework
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Mobile Location-Based Augmented Reality
2.1 Augmented Reality
2.2 Mobile Augmented Reality
2.3 Geo-Based (Location-Based) and Image-Based AR
3 Applications of Geo-Based AR
4 SDKs for Location-Based AR
5 Concept of a Mobile Location-Based AR Framework
6 Implementation and Usage
7 Summary
References
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