ERMA (Environmental Response Management Application)

• Data platform that seamlessly aggregates diverse spacial datasets into a web-based mapping application

• Incorporates static layers along with real-time steams of data (e.g., weather, tides, ship tracking) into a fast, user-friendly GIS

• Designed to store, query, and display spacially referenced data sets

ERMA• Application based on Open Source

software that ensures compatibility with other commercial and open source GIS applications

• Provides command post and field responders ready access to responder relevant data

• Helps provide common operational picture

Concept for ERMA Open Source, Web-based mapping tools

Planning & Analysis

Integrate & Analyze InformationOn the fly

Improved Communication & Coordination

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ERMA Schematic View

www.geoplatform.gov/gulfresponse