2013
Granell-Canut, Carlos; Díaz-Sánchez, Laura; Schade, Sven; Ostländer, Nicole; Huerta-Guijarro, Joaquín
Enhancing integrated environmental modelling by designing resource-oriented interfaces Journal Article
In: Environmental Modelling & Software, vol. 39, pp. 229–246, 2013, ISSN: 1364-8152, (IF: 4.538, Q1).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Environmental information infrastructures, Environmental models, ESPANA-VIRTUAL, Integrated environmental modelling (IEM), Resource-oriented architectures, REST, RESTful interfaces, Spatial data infrastructures (SDI)
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Integrated environmental modelling is gaining momentum for addressing grand scientific challenges such as monitoring the environment for change detection and forecasting environmental conditions along with the consequences for society. Such challenges can only be addressed by a multi-disciplinary approach, in which socio-economic, geospatial, and environmental information becomes inter-connected. However, existing solutions cannot be seamlessly integrated and current interaction paradigms prevent mainstream usage of the existing technology. In particular, it is still difficult to access and join harmonized data and processing algorithms that are provided by different environmental information infrastructures. In this paper we take a novel approach for integrated environmental modelling based on the notion of inter-linked resources on the Web. We present design practices for creating resource-oriented interfaces, driven by an interaction protocol built on the combination of valid linkages to enhance resource integration, accompanied by associated recommendations for implementation. The suggested resource-oriented approach provides a solution to the problems identified above, but still requires intense prototyping and experimentation. We discuss the central open issues and present a roadmap for future research. textcopyright 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Gil-Altaba, José; Granell-Canut, Carlos; Huerta-Guijarro, Joaquín
Open Source Based Deployment of Environmental Data into Geospatial Information Infrastructures Book Chapter
In: Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 59, pp. 952-969, IGI Global, 2013, ISBN: 9781466620384.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Environmental information infrastructures, open data, Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI)
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Today, scientists use local and closed geospatial solutions to run their models and store their results. This may limit their ability to share their models, and results with other interested colleagues. This scenario is changing with the advent of new factors such as the rapid growth and rise of open source projects, or new paradigms promoted by government organizations to manage environmental data, such as Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) directive, or the massive use of Web 2.0 techniques where users are looking for applications with a high degree of collaboration, interactiveness, and multimedia effects. Many authors address the versatility of Spatial Data Infrastructures where resources are shared and accessed via standard service according to complex specifications. In this context, the authors point out the need to merge the traditional building and maintenance of these infrastructures, driven by official providers, with these more participative methodologies where users can participate in creating and integrating information. It seems necessary to develop new geospatial tools which integrate these new trends. This paper proposes a unified solution offering to the scientific field an open development framework, based on standards and philosophies focused on new technologies and scientific needs