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interface is organized into Pressure - State - Impact - Response indicators. Each category
has indicators according to various environmental topics. These topics range from economic
and social development, through atmosphere and climate, to natural disasters.You can
also access statistics and other useful data to follow up developmental and environmental
issues. Atlas CD contains information on more than 200 social, economic, and environmental
indicators.
A glossary, bibliographic references, and technical notes are also included, together
with simulation models of land use. These models can be used to explore the dynamics of
the major land use indicators in the region's ecosystems enabling decision-makers and
planners to research the impact and effect of development policies and strategies for land
use.
What do you need to install and use Atlas CD?
- Computer: IBM-compatible PC
- Operating system: Microsoft® Windows95TM or WindowsNTTM (also Windows® 3.1 with
Win32s)
- Memory: 32 Mb RAM or higher (minimum - 12 Mb RAM)
- Processor: Pentium (minimum - 486 processor)
- Accessories: Super VGA Monitor (minimum - VGA)
- Graphic board for Super VGA (minimum - Graphic board for VGA)
- Compact disk reader (CD-ROM)
- Mouse compatible with Microsoft Windows
- Atlas CD has a cost of $75 plus $5 shipping and handling
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