Prototyping a tool for integrating Regional CEMS data, information and quantifying effects!
Data and knowledge management remains a fundamental challenge in the implementation of management frameworks, which by their very nature, are data intensive. Since management framework outcomes are meant to be measured and evaluated continuously, data compilation and assessments in near real time are critical. It is for this reason that the Science, Research and Innovation Section in the Clean Energy Policy Branch was tasked with the development of a data and knowledge management tool to assist in regional data storage and analysis. It was realized during the development of this tool that regional data integration requires consistent data formats in a centralized location. We thus have developed a comprehensive and integrated air, surface and ground water data management system capable of storing a wide variety of spatio-temporal data types and also capable of providing information for decision support for both operational and strategic planning.
The Cumulative Effects Management Analytical and Knowledge Base Tool (CEMTool) is a GIS based tool with built-in analytical tools for data analysis and for generating specialized reports. The key features of the data and knowledge base include a system that generates annual performance summary reports on industrial activities; facilitates cumulative effects monitoring and reporting and can be accessible from a portal.
The Cumulative Effects Management Analytical and Knowledge Base Tool (CEMTool) is a GIS based tool with built-in analytical tools for data analysis and for generating specialized reports. The key features of the data and knowledge base include a system that generates annual performance summary reports on industrial activities; facilitates cumulative effects monitoring and reporting and can be accessible from a portal.
