Abstract
Environmental data are usually observed at different locations and at different time. In this paper, we propose a new information system for the efficient integration of these data. By utilizing this system, called “multi -Dimensional GIS”, we can easily represent coastal environmental data as an integrated data-set visually. By applying this system to data obtained from Osaka Bay, we analyze the temporal and spatial variation of six water quality parameters and were able to determine several correlations.
With the use of this new integration system, regional partnerships among the various interested sectors along a coast will now be promotede for environmental monitoring and coastal zone management.
