„Environmental Informatics Group EIG” is a research institute at “Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes HTW (Saarbrücken University of Applied Science). EIG has currently about 12 employees. With one of the longest histories in the development of Environmental Information Systems in Germany and over the world EIG has extensive experience from over 70 R&D projects including projects for international bodies like the EU and the United Nations. It has also organised many conferences and workshops on Environmental Informatics, including IFIP 's (International Federation for Information Processing, see ifip.org) prestigious conference series ISESS (International Symposium on Environmental Software Systems, see isess.org).
EIG is specialised in the development of distributed data networks and distributed meta-information networks, software architectures for distributed applications integration (including cross-border and multi-lingual applications), meta information concepts and models, information modelling for innovative environmental information systems and information management systems in general.
EIG plays a major role in SP2Sensor Networks with contributions across the whole SP. The main focus is scientific research, building the generic architecture and developing service specifications. Furthermore several services will be implemented by EIG. Additionally EIG will take the lead of WP2.4 Sensor service specification and 2.7 Architecture review. EIG also contributes to the overall management of the project, with a member in the management board.
