1. Stat@tlas Europa Prototype for an interactive atlas (flash)
Barbara Jeanneret
: Eurostat, WPUrban and regional statistics

3. Why this atlas?
Regions: Statistical yearbook from Eurostat (CH = grey)
International analysis of disparities = one major task of our section spatial analysis
Switzerland belongs physically to Europe
Show Swiss data in a greater context (link to in preparation)

4. Main objectives and project focus
Interactive and multithematic Atlas on European level with the enclosure of data from Switzerland
Development and popularization of the domain „International disparities“ within FSO
A fast and attractive information tool for our customers (internal + external)
Strong coordination between Analysis and Cartography unit
Additional diploma thesis in cartography provides more ressources
Cartography going online >> shift from static print maps to user- friendly online appliers

5. Stat@tlas Europa – call (under development)
Later : (2 languages)

6. About the application
Flash technology = web standard for interactive and vector-based graphic
2 parts:
Frontend for the user
Backend : Atlas Content Management System
Contact persons :
In FSO: Thomas Schulz, cartography unit
For flashmapped : Torsten Ullrich (Karlsruhe)

7. Project problems Missing data : in Newcronos and on Swiss level
Data quality : years, comparability
Incoherences in data on country level between NUTS0 and NUTS2 in the database of Newcronos
Incoherences for some indicators between FSO - Eurostat
Crosswork over a lot of themes and indicators >> large know-how and strict coordination with thematic sections is necessary

8. Next steps Atlas online in November 2006, on the FSO internet site
Update foreseen first time in 2007, future intervall every 2 or 3 years
New thematics and indicators, new specifications in the product