Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Earth science
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
McElheny, Jr., Donald E. (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Earth science
C702S005000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06856907
ABSTRACT:
A method for electronically planning, evaluating, representing and communicating environmental information about site characteristics and the impact of proposed activities, through visualization, modeling and/or decision support modules, which support the shared public and private evaluation of project alternatives for improved environmental management decisions. In an embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing an electronic environmental project document comprises the steps of receiving project information regarding an environmental project, indexing the information by attaching metadata, providing a document preparation guide in response to the project information, receiving information requested in the document preparation guide, preparing an electronic environmental project document and employing software to visualize, model and/or provide decision support. In another embodiment of the present invention, environmental project impacts are visualized through the use of graphs, tables, icons, photos, video and/or animation and forecasting and backcasting models are employed to support the development of consensus solutions.
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Byers Lawrence F.
Harris Richard W.
Rosenblum Eric
Envirospectives, Inc.
Gutierrez Anthony
McElheny Jr. Donald E.
Thomas Mark A.
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