Using GIS for Siting Artificial Reefs
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AVAILABILITY
Although much of the data available can be obtained free-of-charge for an educational
research project such as the one carried out here, there were still many datasets which
were not easily accessible, despite the non-commercial nature of the project. Some data
could only be released for specific lengths of time and for others, deletion of the files
was required at the end of the project. Finally, certain data was spatially referenced to a
lower resolution than was required or ideal.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Despite the considerable potential value of some datasets to the project, which included
the names and addresses of individuals, access is controlled by confidentiality
regulations and still others, with defence implications, for example, are also restricted.
119
AVAILABILITY
Although much of the data available can be obtained free-of-charge for an educational
research project such as the one carried out here, there were still many datasets which
were not easily accessible, despite the non-commercial nature of the project. Some data
could only be released for specific lengths of time and for others, deletion of the files
was required at the end of the project. Finally, certain data was spatially referenced to a
lower resolution than was required or ideal.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Despite the considerable potential value of some datasets to the project, which included
the names and addresses of individuals, access is controlled by confidentiality
regulations and still others, with defence implications, for example, are also restricted.