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Project Number 619
Date of Summary March 12, 2008
Subject An Interactive Met-Ocean Geographical Information System (GIS) with Applications for Data Query and Statistical Analysis
Performing Activity Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
Principal Investigator Drs. Francisco Olivera, Jennifer Irish, and Richard Mercier
Contracting Agency Minerals Management Service
Estimated Completion September 30, 2009
Description The objective of this project is to develop a geographical information system (GIS) for met-ocean data which allows the user to interactively query and update data.

A 2-year project is anticipated. Current funding is for first year only, and the accomplishment of the following tasks:

1. Identify and Gather Met-Ocean Data and Identify Basic Data Tools.

2. Develop Geodatabase.

3. Populate Geodatabase with Baseline Met-Ocean Data.

4. Develop Tools for Automatic Data Query and Database Update.

5. Develop Users' Manual and Tutorial.

6. Explore Intranet/Internet Geodatabase Access Options.

7. Explore Met-Ocean Geospatial Data Analysis and Statistics Options.

8. Prepare Final Year 1 Report.
Progress Anticipate project will commence in August 2008.

 

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