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ISIS is a 18 months support measure, launched by the
European Commission General Directorate Information Society
(INFSO) under the 5th Research, Technology and Development
Framework Programme.
The goal of ISIS is to achieve
a significant and measurable increase in interest and
awareness in the use of web mapping and state-of-the-art
geo-information techniques by NGO’s.
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This will be made through:
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An analysis and an assessment of the user’s
needs, requirements and practices.
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A technical review, analysis and comparative assessment
of the web mapping, field GIS and telecommunication
techniques. The technical objectives of the study
are:
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Evaluate the potential use of web-mapping interoperable
techniques available for geographical information
sharing and multiple data sources combination (including
harmonisation aspects;
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Evaluate the field GIS techniques available for
information collection during field operations;.
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Assess the use of telecommunication techniques for
geographical information transmission.
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A broad dissemination of the associated information
in meetings on the Internet and through publications.
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ISIS provides an exchange platform to the participating
Humanitarian Organisations, Companies and Authorities
to discuss common issues related to the use of geo-information
techniques and to make recommendations towards EC in order
to enhance their business.
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