Geoportal and geographic metadata catalog of theregional system of science and technology of Falcon state

Abstract

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer programs applied to geography that allow the visualization of geographic and alphanumeric data in an integrated manner, and manage the information in the form of layers of different types and formats. A Geoportal is a GIS in a web environment, which aims to provide information in a timely, truthful and accurate, in addition to serving as a support tool in the decision making process, with geographic information being a strategic resource in the planning process. . The objective of this project is to have a unique and comprehensive Geoportal + Spatial Data Infrastructure, with information on the Regional System of Science Technology and Innovation of Falcon State, which allows the dissemination and socialization of information on human talent, technological equipment, projects, among others, to communities, academic and business sector, which supports decision making and project planning. To this end, Venezuela's base layers were used and reference points were set up for sites of interest such as Infocentro and the region's Socialist Networks for Productive Innovation (RSIP). It should be noted that in implementing the Geoportal, various programs based on free software were used, in compliance with Decree 3,390. It currently has 32 layers: 12 base layers (States, Municipalities, Parishes, Apples, among others) and 20 layers with information from Fundacite Falcon projects (Infocentro, RSIP, Good Agricultural Practices) offering services that provide an access point to geographic information and catalog services.