1. On Constructing a PATCA Baseline Information System Dr. David R. Baird

2. Aims Identify benefits - “why?” Explore user interaction modes - “who?” and “how?” Discuss system-level requirements Present options for system architecture To follow - design the data structures

3. 1. Key benefits Data access Standardization - monitoring protocols determine data specification Data repatriation Data security and longevity Central management, but equitable access ???

4. 2. Stakeholders Field survey teams PATCA Regional partners Donor organisation Wider conservation community General public ???

5. 3. Use cases Storing field data Querying - basic analyses and display Downloading for advanced analyses e.g. GIS Editing ???

6. 4. System requirements Robust Secure Sustainable Economical Accessible Extensible

7. 5. Regional infrastructure Computer equipment Internet access Electricity supplies

8. 6. Functional requirements From “2. Use cases” - store, query, edit, download Data specification - task for this phase –Data sets (habitats, surveys, monitoring, indicator species, socio-economic data, …) –Field lists and specifications –Audit trail Query capabilities Upload and download formats ???

9. 7. Technical options Laptop Workstation - regional office Workstation - central office Internet system (Distributed nodes)

10. 8. Conclusion Conflict - accessibility, robustness, and security vs. field team access and sustainability Sustainability options Field team access issues Infrastructure in Project area