ec-04-iai-data-and-information-system-en-sp-f3fead385164af68.pdf

This concept proposal, developed by Brazil/INPE and revised in June 1996, outlines the establishment of the IAI Data and Information System (IAI-DIS). The system is designed as a regional network of distributed data nodes to improve the accessibility of Global Change research data across the Americas, particularly addressing the infrastructure gap between developed and developing countries.

• The IAI-DIS is proposed as a regional network to bridge the gap in data accessibility between developed and developing countries, where institutions in the latter often lack efficient electronic mail and remote database access, and local data holdings are frequently inaccessible to outsiders.
• The technical architecture of the IAI-DIS relies on a distributed archive system to prevent the need for data replication. It requires nodes in each member State to maintain interoperable metadata and server software, with a minimum international digital communications capability of 64Kbps using the Internet as a backbone.
• The system consists of Local Nodes and a Coordinating Node. Local Nodes serve as national focal points for Global Change studies and cooperate with local data holders. The Coordinating Node, located at the IAI headquarters, oversees system operation, supervises Local Nodes in data management and policy compliance, and manages IAI-specific information.
• Organizations wishing to host a Local Node must meet specific eligibility criteria, including having an Internet connection of at least 64Kbps, dial-up facilities, and the capability to support operating costs for 2 to 4 full-time personnel, maintenance, and metadata preparation.
• Under the proposed operating policy, data from IAI-sponsored projects will be free and open. While all metadata will be searchable and visible to all users, the actual delivery of data will be managed by each node through an authorization and request submission scheme.
• The estimated budget for the Coordinating Node at the IAI Directorate in Brazil is approximately USD 150,000, covering development, equipment, software, and training. Implementation is expected to take one year, with experimental operations starting after six months using INPE environmental data.
• Local Nodes in member countries are estimated to cost approximately USD 50,000 each if installed using existing IAI/GEF equipment, with costs split between infrastructure, installation, and commercial software (USD 30,000) and training (USD 20,000).

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (n.d.). ec-04-iai-data-and-information-system-en-sp-f3fead385164af68.pdf. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/EC-04-IAI-Data-and-Information-System-EN-SP.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. ec-04-iai-data-and-information-system-en-sp-f3fead385164af68.pdf. n.d. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/EC-04-IAI-Data-and-Information-System-EN-SP.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearchndec04iaidataandinformationsystemenspf3fead385164af68pdf, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{ec-04-iai-data-and-information-system-en-sp-f3fead385164af68.pdf}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/EC-04-IAI-Data-and-Information-System-EN-SP.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }