Information systems and social legitimacy scientific visualization of water quality

Ibrahim Demir; Feng Jiang; R. Villarroel Walker; Amanda K Parker; M Bruce Beck

doi:10.1109/ICSMC.2009.5345985

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Information systems and social legitimacy scientific visualization of water quality

Ibrahim Demir, Feng Jiang, R. Villarroel Walker, Amanda K Parker and M Bruce Beck

2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, pp.1067-1072

10/2009

DOI: 10.1109/ICSMC.2009.5345985

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Abstract

This paper addresses the challenge of social legitimacy issues for the technical solutions to environmental problems, and the role of Information Systems to resolve such issues. The paper outlines the Georgia Watershed Information System (GWIS), a comprehensive environmental information system, and one of its scientific visualization interfaces. This paper presents a novel scientific visualization tool based on unique components and features of GWIS. The visualization tool uses data and mapping services of GWIS to create dynamic visualizations and animation of water quality observations. A case study is demonstrated for visualizing water quality observations for dry and wet weather conditions on urban Weracoba Creek (Colombus) and its BMP (Best Management Practice), which might help to deal with issues of storm water (storm sewage) pollution control and management. The results show that the scientific visualization interface might support the prospective role of Information Systems in trying to resolve issues of "social legitimacy" surrounding the technical proposals with respect to re-engineering the city's infrastructure.

Management Information Systems

Pollution Control

Sustainability

Water Pollution

Water Quality

Animation

Data visualization

Environmental factors

Information systems

Quality management

scientific visualization

social legitimacy

Storms

Water storage

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Title: Subtitle: Information systems and social legitimacy scientific visualization of water quality
Creators: Ibrahim Demir - University of Georgia
Feng Jiang - Georgia Department of Natural Resources
R. Villarroel Walker - University of Georgia
Amanda K Parker
M Bruce Beck - University of Georgia
Resource Type: Conference proceeding
Publication Details: 2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, pp.1067-1072
DOI: 10.1109/ICSMC.2009.5345985
ISSN: 1062-922X
eISSN: 2577-1655
Publisher: IEEE
Language: English
Date published: 10/2009
Academic Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Injury Prevention Research Center
Record Identifier: 9984197558802771

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