Topic
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Examples |
Modelling and simulations
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Climate change, forecasting natural events or demographic changes.
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Data logging
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Sensors, probes, real-time data collection.
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Satellite communication
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Remote sensing devices, satellite imagery, tagging.
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Mapping, virtual globes
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Geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), cell/mobile phone tracking, online journey planning, online maps.
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E-waste
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Development, disposal and recycling of IT equipment, monitoring organizations such as the Basel Action Network.
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Resource depletion
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Use of non-renewable resources for manufacturing components, electrical consumption of IT systems. |
