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Rotork SPI keeps plant control systems reliably informed of manual valve positions

Refinery operators have a pressing requirement to improve the efficiency of flow control in their plants and they want to know from the Distributed Control System (DCS) if valves are open or closed. In a typical refinery, 10% of valves are actuated and 90% are manually operated. This poses a serious problem for end-users if the DCS does not accurately know how many manual valves are opened or ...

Sep. 15, 2017

By Rotork

Making information systems useful for environmental management

Computer-based information systems (IS) are tools for recording, storing, processing and disseminating information which have the potential to inform environmental management and policy. A recent study identifies factors that influence their use and usefulness. IS within the environmental field include integrated assessment models, geographic information systems and decision support systems. This ...

Jul. 10, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

Global Geographical Information System Market

Global GIS market in the Utility sector to grow at a CAGR of 10.4 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need to manage utility network operations. The Global GIS market in the Utility sector has also been witnessing the introduction of 3D virtual reality navigation in GIS. However, the need to meet government regulations could pose a ...

Jul. 23, 2013

Influencing environmental behaviour through nudging and information

One of the greatest challenges facing environmental policymakers is encouraging people to behave more sustainably. A recent study explores how ‘nudging’ people to make environmentally friendly choices, together with providing information, can be a successful combination for achieving behavioural change. Policymakers have a number of options available to them to encourage sustainable ...

Jun. 18, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

NYSDEC announces the implementation of an Environmental Information Management System (EIMS)

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has implemented an Environmental Information Management System (EIMS) to facilitate the submission of environmental data in an electronic form and to create a centralized database that includes GIS information. The EIMS uses the database software application EQuISTM from EarthSoft Inc. These products were selected in accordance with NYS ...

May 17, 2010

By EarthSoft, Inc

EC proposes to modernize shared European environmental information system

Timely, reliable and relevant information on the state of environment is essential for sound policies. This includes information on how the climate is changing, whether European waters are improving and how nature is reacting to pollution and changing land use. Such information should be made available to all and be easily understood. To this end the Commission proposes to improve, modernise and ...

Feb. 5, 2008

By European Commission, Environment DG

Environmental Information For Passengers As Ferry Operators Go Green

The new Chelsea AquaLine FerryBox is a generic, robust environmental monitoring system for ships of opportunity such as ferries, cargo vessels, cruise liners as well as inland waterway vessels. Already proven internationally it provides real-time information for operators, passengers and managers on the environmental state of the surface waters through which the vessel passes. The AquaLine ...

Jan. 25, 2007

By Chelsea Technologies Group

Sharing environmental information across Europe to improve policies

Public authorities across Europe collect a vast range of environmental data but different practices of classification and reporting make it difficult to access them and use them for cross-border analyses. The shared environmental information system (SEIS) aims to fulfill this gap by interconnecting existing databases, promoting the use of standards and making data accessible to all. The European ...

Feb. 21, 2008

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

Umberto in Thailand - Executive Seminar on Management Information Systems

Fraunhofer IFF instute from Magedeburg will be presenting Umberto as one of the software tools for enterprise performance monitoring in Thailand. The TEAMS-SME executive information seminars will be held in 5 locations in Thailand. For further information please contact Ms. Panrat Phechpakdee, Manager of the Industrial Environmental Institute of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) at ...

May 25, 2006

By ifu Hamburg GmbH

Geographical Information System Market in Japan 2011-2015

Geographical Information System market in Japan to grow at a CAGR of 6.8 percent over the period 2010-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand from the Government sector. The Geographical Information System market has also been witnessing the increasing demand for cloud-based GIS solutions. However, availability of open-source GIS software could ...

Jul. 24, 2013

Global Geographical Information System Market in Transportation Industry

Global GIS market in the the Transportation industry to grow at a CAGR of 12.5 percent over the period. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need to optimize transportation management. The Global GIS market in the Transportation industry has also been witnessing the introduction of 3D virtual navigation in GIS. However, the increasing number of government regulations ...

Jul. 10, 2013

Managing Nuclear Information in the Cloud

The burden of data management for the nuclear power industry is second only to that of managing nuclear material itself. For utilities operating nuclear power plants, deploying a centralized environmental management system to the “Cloud,” and housing all of their data in it, is offering unprecedented opportunities for better monitoring, aggregating and reporting of data. Aggregating ...

Jul. 30, 2011

By Locus Technologies

Global Geographical Information System Spending in Sales and Marketing

Global GIS Spending in Sales and Marketing to grow at a CAGR of 19.4 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need to understand customer demographics and buying patterns. Global GIS Spending in Sales and Marketing has also been witnessing increasing demand of customized GIS. However, the high initial investment could pose a challenge to ...

Jul. 23, 2013

Water quality information in Hawaii

New information about water quality is now available to people living, working, and playing near Hawaii. U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) partners located within the Pacific Islands region recently installed new nutrient sensors on two water quality buoys located at Kilo Nalu and near the Ala Wai outflow. These new sensors will provide early warning of storm runoff or other poor ...

Dec. 29, 2010

Request for Information for Marine and Hydrokinetic Environmental Monitoring Technologies and Field Testing Opportunities

The Energy Department’s Water Power Program is seeking feedback from the marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders regarding the program’s activities and priorities in MHK environmental monitoring and field testing opportunities. The Water Power Program is committed to supporting technological innovations that ...

Jun. 22, 2015

By US Department of Energy

A Mine of (Noise) Information

Managing environmental impact, whilst growing operations and keeping down costs, is one of the mining industry's key concerns. As public perception of exceeded noise levels can lead to complaints, Bruel & Kjaer has created its Noise Sentinel Mining system, which enables mine operators to meet the challenge of expanding their projects, but keep within acceptable noise limits - often ...

Apr. 1, 2011

By Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S

IHS pays USD 43.5m for two environmental information companies

IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS), a leading global source of critical information and insight, today announced it is acquiring two leading environmental information companies, Dolphin Software, Inc., and Environmental Software Providers (ESP), for a combined purchase price of $43.5 million. The acquisitions are aligned with the IHS strategy of being the source for insight and information in the areas of ...

Mar. 10, 2008

Environmental Information Association's (EIA) 28th Anniversary Conference & Exposition Coming Soon

The Environmental Information Association will hold its 28th Anniversary Conference & Exposition, March 27th – 30th, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Savannah, GA. The annual EIA Conference is the authoritative source of technical information for environmental, health and safety professionals. Conference session topics include indoor air quality (IAQ), environmental ...

Feb. 3, 2011

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Shell EP to Consolidate Global Environmental Information Management Using ESP Software

Untitled Document ESP (Environmental Software Providers) has announced that its opsEnvironmental software has been selected by the Royal Dutch / Shell Group for implementation ...

Nov. 18, 2004

By IHS

Environmental Information Association Tours EMSL’s State-Of-The-Art Corporate Laboratory

On Friday, March 8th, Brent Kynoch, Kimberly Gooding, and Dana Nicodemous from The Environmental Information Association visited EMSL Analytical, Inc. for a corporate lab tour. EIA is celebrating its 30th year anniversary conference with the 2013 National Conference & Exhibition held in Washington, DC from March 24th to 27th. Anyone ...

Mar. 12, 2013

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

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