Overview
We are developing a web-based system that fully utilizes relevant data services and APIs, provides for cutting-edge analysis, visualization and reporting, and that is ultimately scalable and flexible to support applications to a variety of endeavors within the purview of natural resources management. In the context of shellfishing, the system would support management of embayment status to fisheries (open or closed) by conditions incorporated in rules, that result in a recommended status for each embayment. Conditions may depend on time-of-year or real-time environmental data, utilizing APIs and data services. This system would also include interfaces specific to user type (e.g. “admin”, “permit type A”, “permit type B”). The development of high- performance cloud-based systems for natural resources management ultimately results in streamlined workflows, reduced staff time and significant monetary and societal benefit.
We are seeking a student highly-skilled in Javascript, knowledgable in PostgreSQL and GIS, and comfortable working in VS Code and Github, to help develop a public-facing interface specific to permit holders, dependent upon type (e.g. “permit type A”, “permit type B”), for example, showing the shellfishing status of embayments per user type as directed by the entity ultimately determining the status (i.e. federal, state and municipal decision). Additional information will be provided that facilitates access to shellfishing in other ways, such as a “ways-to-water” feature which directs users to specific areas.
The student would be working with the two-member research team, would report to the project developer lead, and may participate in meetings with town shellfishing administrators. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to learn about open-source and proprietary GIS application design, and APIs.
Thank you so much in advance,
Carolina
Carolina Bastidas
Research Scientist, MIT Sea Grant
12 Emily St. Suite 1
Cambridge MA 02139
bastidas@mit.edu Tel 617- 253 3438, https://seagrant.mit.edu/
