The software support of environmental protection and research tasks is growing in importance and scope. Environmental Information Systems (EIS) are an important factor in environmental research, decision support, management and policy. The subject is still growing in a multi-disciplinary work environment, which changes quickly. Perhaps this is the major challenge we face as the practical need for the software support of environmental protection and research tasks continues to grow.
ISESS, the International Symposium on Environmental Software Systems, was initiated in 1995 as a forum in which to present and discuss the fundamentals, progress and actual trends in this area in terms of methods, tools and state-of-the-art applications. Over the years, it has also evolved into an important networking tool for academics, environmental professionals, and other interested parties.
ISESS 2005 is part of a series organized by IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) Working Group 5.11 "Computers and Environment". The purpose of the symposium is to present and discuss the progress and trends in Enviromatics, which is operationally defined as the application of information technology to environmental science, engineering, and management.
This conference was held at the Hotel do Mar, Sesimbra, Portugal from May 24 - 27, 2005.
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ISESS 2005 Presentations from the conferenceThe conference was held at the Hotel do Mar in Sesimbra, Portugal (www.hoteldomar.pt). The hotel is located 40 kms from Lisbon Airport, facing Sesimbra Beach with a fantastic sea view. Sesimbra is one of the most attractive areas of Costa Azul Region, from the impressive cliffs of Espichel Cape, to the Natural Park of Arrabida, added to the serene beaches and the forest of Lagoa de Albufeira.
