2.3+Environment


 * 2.3 Environment**

The environmental theme covers a wide range of topics. The increasing processing capability of mobile devices has enabled almost universal access to information, but the increased number of devices has impacted on health and the environment.


 * Modelling and simulations
 * Climate change
 * Forecasting natural events or demographic changes
 * Data Logging
 * Sensors
 * Probes
 * Real-time data collection
 * Remote sensing devices
 * Satellite imagery
 * Tagging
 * Mapping, virtual globes
 * Geographic information systems (GIS)
 * Global positioning systems (GPS)
 * Cell/mobile phone tracking
 * Online journey planning
 * Online maps
 * Environment E-waste & Non-renewable Resources
 * Development
 * Disposal and recycling of IT equipment
 * Monitoring organizations such as the Basel Action Network
 * Use of non-renewable resources for manufacturing components
 * Electrical consumption of IT systems.