Abstract:

This paper focuses on discussing how to define a series of criteria and descriptive template for each Antarctic environmental indicator incorporated into a web-accessible database system called CAEES(Chinese Antarctic Environment Evaluation System),and to automate the real-time CAER(Chinese Antarctic Environmental Report).This system is based on the regular input of evaluation of indicator status by expertise.The system also captures indicator data either dynamically from sensors or by indicator custodians via Internet.Undoubtedly,the CAER is the requirements for Antarctic environment management,monitoring and evaluation stated in the "Madrid Protocol" and other related recommendations.