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EDSNet focuses on advances in a wide range of environmental decision support systems and the technologies which underpin their functionality. These depend on access to distributed data (eg from sensor networks) and a variety of data processing resources. Critical technologies include stochastic and deterministic models, advanced sensing systems, data fusion methodologies and man-machine interface systems.

Key application areas for EDSNet include:

1. Crisis management
   • Optimise response to crisis by advance warning of high risk events & real-time comparison of possible actions
   • Provision of audit trail
2. Environmental risk management
   • Risk identification and minimisation of eco-system impacts, embedded within Environmental Management Systems for continuous improvement
   • Support for mandatory risk assessments
3. Compliance support
   • Highlight major risks & liabilities of non-compliance, and benefits of compliance
   • Support for marine spatial planning

These are growth markets, driven by tightening environmental standards and regulations, as well as by demographic trends and a growing political emphasis on environmental resource protection.

Main Objectives

• Facilitate collaborations (users, developers and technology/data providers) in priority application developments in environmental decision support.
• Provide a resource for development of proposals and other collaborative activities to develop novel products and services.
• Facilitate collaboration in key areas of underpinning knowledge.
• Provide a resource for development of research proposals and other collaborative activities to advance state of the art.
• Disseminate progress and maximise awareness of the above to key stakeholders (users, Government, SEEDA etc).

For more information contact Simon Powell. Read EDSN Discussion Forums