CIRCLE Workshop on Decision Support Systems, 2009
Bonn, Germany
July 16th 2009
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Outcomes of the DSS workshop discussion (PDF-Download, 378 kB)
The ERA-Net CIRCLE aims at providing a platform for knowledge exchange in the field of Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability (CCIAV).
The CIRCLE workshop is free of charge, a remuneration of travel expenses is subject to the CIRCLE refunding rules. The participation is upon invitation only. The maximum number of participants is limited to 25.
This workshop will be held in the context of project clustering activities, being one major item of scientific networking in the contect of CIRCLE. The target auditorium is projects that are funded under the national programmes of CIRCLE partner countries as well as CIRCLE partner and observer funded projects via joint transnational calls. The design and implementation of Decision Support Systems should be the major goal in these projects.
DESIGN and USE of DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Decision Support Systems (DSS) are a commonly used software tool in climate impact and adaptation research. They are often developed by scientists in order to provide interdisciplinary scientific knowledge for practitioners and application. However, for a successful application of DSS, it is essential to maintain an intensive dialogue with the potential future users throughout the design of the system and beyond. The workshop aims to discuss solutions for an optimal layout of this dialogue and the implementation of the results into the system, as well as to secure that the system will be used operationally.
The following questions will be addressed and discussed in the workshop:
- At which point is a DSS a DSS? Criteria and standards
- Which role and relevance do DSS`have in climate impact and adaptation research and application? Importance and acceptance
- Which best practice can be suggested to ensure professional and operational use of DSS? User involvement and user friendly implementation
Looking forward to meeting you in Bonn!
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