Service oriented support for heterogeneous software tools in environmental modelling and visualisation

Abstract

Natural resources management policies often entail a complex environmental decision-making process. This process can be greatly enhanced if it is based on an exploratory-envisioning system such as the Spatial Information Exploration and Visualisation Environment (SIEVE). This system integrates Geographical Information Systems, collaborative virtual environments, and other Spatial Data Infrastructures with highly interactive game-engine software. By leveraging these technologies, the system increases the potential for every participant, regardless of his level of involvement to have a better understanding of the issues at hand and to make better informed decisions. In a like manner, current s..