Technologies

Feature Concept Dictionary of geographic information in aquatic animal health and surveillance

In the development of GIS projects in the aquaculture animal health domain, it is highly recommended to align the data model used to represent spatial objects included in the GIS project with the available vocabularies and semantics developed within the IC. This alignment enables GIS users to take advantage of common concept definitions and recommended attribute bindings, assists the integration of geospatial data and applications into geospatial solutions, provides help in creating geospatial datasets that are easily understandable and fit for their intended purpose, and also aids in generating metadata information, which is essential for potential users to evaluate the dataset and determine its sustainability for their specific needs. Vocabularies and semantics of spatial objects can be defined by means of a Feature Concept Dictionary (FCD). An FDC provides basic definitions and related information about a set of concepts that may be used to describe geographic features used within a GIS project.

Scope

The Aquatic Animal Health Feature Concept Dictionary (hereinafter referred to as FCD) provides descriptions of spatial object types and data types applicable for the development of GIS projects within the aquaculture animal health domain. The FCD encompasses spatial objects referenced in scientific and grey literature focused on GIS applications in animal disease response and surveillance for fish diseases. However, it is important to note that the FCD does not aim to model all possible spatial objects that might be used in various GIS aquatic applications. In particular, it does not include information on wild animals, navigation or navigability, groundwater, state of aquatic environment, water quality, and site suitability parameters.

Spatial Data Repository

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This document called "Spatial data repository for aquaculture animal health" is a part of the Aquae Strength project and is intended to guide aquaculture professionals in locating a free catalog of downloadable data sources. This catalog is designed to facilitate the use of the "Feature Concept Dictionary of geographic information in aquatic animal health and surveillance." The spatial data repository provides geospatial data for use in GIS for aquaculture animal health projects.

Earth Observation Satellites

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This document provides a comprehensive guide to accessing, downloading and integrating Copernicus Marine Data into GIS projects, focused on aquaculture health. It outlines the step for obtaining essential marine datasets, including sea surface temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels, and explains how to connect these datasets to QGIS using APIs and web services for enhanced spatial analysis and environmental monitoring.