The Environmental Information System Office (EISO) supports energy and environmental policy research by creating compatible databases and data summaries. Continuous user and staff dialogue guides information system development for effective policy support.
Area of Science:
Environmental Science
Information Systems
Energy Policy
Background:
Researchers and administrators require robust information support for energy and environmental policy.
Existing information systems may lack compatibility and effective data management methods.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Environmental Information System Office (EISO) addresses these needs.
Purpose of the Study:
To describe the functions and achievements of the EISO in supporting energy and environmental policy.
To highlight the development of compatible databases and data summary methods.
To emphasize the role of user-system interaction in guiding information system development.
Main Methods:
Establishment of compatible databases for energy and environmental information.
Development of effective methods for database creation and management.
Computerized development and display of numerical data summaries.
Evaluation of published information through comprehensive reports.
Continuous dialogue between users and information system staff for direction.
Main Results:
Creation of compatible databases for energy and environmental information.
Development of effective data management and summarization techniques.
Production of reports evaluating published information.
Successful information support for governmental agencies involved in energy and environmental policy.
Conclusions:
The EISO effectively provides critical information support for energy and environmental policy.
Compatible databases and effective data display methods enhance research and administration.
Ongoing user-system dialogue is essential for the successful direction of information systems.