Biodiversity Information Projects of the World

Atrium Biodiversity Information System

Project Website

http://www.atrium-biodiversity.org

Project Description

Atrium® is a biodiversity information system developed by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT). The vast amounts of data generated through biodiversity research can pose a unique challenge and opportunity for institutions whose researchers must collaborate over great distances. Atrium is designed to increase the speed and extend the capabilities of biodiversity research by facilitating the processes of:
Sharing – Atrium provides instant, global access to a wealth of botanical and ecological data.
Collaboration – Atrium provides researchers with tools to collaborate worldwide in real-time using web technology and purpose-built tools to streamline the research process.
Publication – Atrium streamlines the publication of field guides and flora in digital and printed formats.

Contact

Jason Best
Head of Bioinformatics
Botanical Research Institute of Texas

Project Type

Facilitator

Project Language

English

Project Start Date

15-Aug-2005

Key Inputs

Key Infrastructure

Key Technologies

Linux, PHP, LSID, HTML

Key Processes

Online annotation, specimen data dissemination, checklists, analysis of plot and transect data, mapping, GIS repository.

Geographic Scope

Global -

Taxonomic Scope

All -

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