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Compendium on methods and tools to evaluate impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate
change
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SmartLine
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Description
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The “Smartline” approach is a method of capturing geographical data in a segmented line
within a Geographical Information System (GIS). The model builds on over six years experience using
a similar approach in the Australian state of Tasmania.
The approach allows:
- Extraction of data from a range of different existing geomorphic maps (in different formats and
with different classifications) and translation of these into a single, nationally consistent
classification;
- Rapid identification of shores sensitive to physical change or instability resulting from
climate change and sea level rise.
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Appropriate Use
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A key advantage of the model is its ability to rapidly capture a very wide range of information for a
coastal zone at different levels of detail. It also allows many types of data analysis to be
undertaken efficiently. Consequently, the “Smartline” approach is ideal for first pass
assessments of coastal vulnerability.
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Scope
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The information captured is useful for a wide range of management and research purposes in addition
to vulnerability assessment, for example oil spill sensitivity assessments and coastal natural asset
inventories. As such, the methodology provides a very practical means of mapping useful coastal
geomorphic data for countries that do not have the capacity to undertake major (polygon) geomorphic
mapping exercises.
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Key Output
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GIS based geomorphic map of coastal sensitivity.
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Key Input
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The majority of input data may be sourced through aerial photograph and cartographic analsysis; this
includes data on morphology of coast and geographic setting.
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Ease of Use
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The Smartline tools is easy to maneuver and understand, and is supported by a range of practitioners
and experts that can be consulted for advice and lessons learned. However, initial development of a
Smartline mapping systems requires expert input and training.
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Training Required
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There is no training required to use these resources. The R2 Toolkit is in a website format so any
person familiar with the internet should be able to navigate the tool.
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Training Available
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A series of regional training sessions have been held in the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Western
Pacific, South Asia, and Western Indian Ocean. Additional training has occurred in American Samoa,
Australia, MesoAmerican Reef, and the Red Sea. These training sessions covered the application of
resilience principles to real-world situations and problems. There are no sessions currently
scheduled. Future training may occur once the toolkit is revised (Oct 2008) and a demand for the
training develops.
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Computer Requirements
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Certain applications will be needed to view the Toolkits rich-media including: QuickTime, Adobe
Acrobat Reader, Arc Explorer, and Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint). The CD-ROM includes these
media applications.
System requirements for:
MAC OS X: A 400 MHz PowerPC G3 or faster Macintosh computer, at least 128 MB of RAM, Mac OS X
v10.2.5-10.3.x.
Mac OS 8.6/9: A PowerPC processor-based Macintosh computer, at least 128 MB of RAM, Mac OS 8.6 or
later.
Windows: A Pentium processor-based PC or compatible computer, at least 128 MB of RAM, Win
98/Me/2000/XP.
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Documentation
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There is a user guide provided and help embedded within the application.
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Contacts for Framework, Documentation, Technical Assistance
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For specific questions on web browser requirements please contact Stephanie Wear at swear@tnc.org.
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