Mapping for Coastal Pollution Response and GIS Application

Abstract

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been making important contributions to oil spill response and preparedness. GIS application using an Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI), is used by pollution planner emergency responders. In this study, we have built ESI classification for Korean coastal environment and have included Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) information in ESI Map. And we have constructed spatial database and implemented GIS application for managing and using ESI and response information. This application provides coastal pollution responders and planners with the functions for identifying information and supports their making the decision. ArcInfo has been used in building database and the application has been developed with Visual C++ and MapObjects.