GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 2 Journal for Geographic Information Science
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GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 2 Journal for Geographic Information Science
ISSN 2308-1708 Online Edition ISBN 978-3-7001-8251-1 Online Edition
Christian Aden,
Katharina Stephan
S. 60 - 77 doi:10.1553/giscience2017_02_s60 Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften doi:10.1553/giscience2017_02_s60
Abstract: This paper demonstrates a way in which citizens can be effectively involved in data collec-tion to generate new knowledge about pathways and hotspots of marine litter abun-dance in the North Sea region of Germany. This should help to tackle the problem within an interdisciplinary research approach. We use a combination of in-situ experiments involv-ing the release of degradable wooden drifters into the North Sea and a web-based survey provided by the Geospatial Content Management System (GeoCMS) ‘HotSpot’ to report drifter sightings. The focus lies on the techniques used to provide the web-based report tool as well as on the methods used to ensure data quality and inform participants via web mapping tools. We present an overview of the first results, which are also available in the project’s web portal, to increase public awareness of the global litter problem, in particular macroplastics in the oceans and along the North Sea coast. Keywords: marine litter, macroplastics, citizen science, web mapping Published Online: 2017/12/13 12:05:30 Object Identifier: 0xc1aa5576 0x00373579 Rights:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
GI_Forum publishes high quality original research across the transdisciplinary field of Geographic Information Science (GIScience). The journal provides a platform for dialogue among GI-Scientists and educators, technologists and critical thinkers in an ongoing effort to advance the field and ultimately contribute to the creation of an informed GISociety. Submissions concentrate on innovation in education, science, methodology and technologies in the spatial domain and their role towards a more just, ethical and sustainable science and society. GI_Forum implements the policy of open access publication after a double-blind peer review process through a highly international team of seasoned scientists for quality assurance. Special emphasis is put on actively supporting young scientists through formative reviews of their submissions. Only English language contributions are published.
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Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
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