Econometric modeling project for the broadening of knowledge of the Brazilian geoinformation market

• Grant number: 04/03392-8
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: October 01, 2004
• End date: April 30, 2008
• Field of knowledge: Applied Social Sciences - Economics - International Economy
• Principal Investigator: Gilberto Camara Neto
• Grantee: Gilberto Camara Neto
• Company: Geoconsult Ltda
• City: São José dos Campos

Abstract

This project aims to carry out the econometric modeling of the geoinformation sector in Brazil and develop a sectoral index to assist in the tracking of dynamics in this market. To support the creation of this growth indicator, it is intended to implement an application for the exchange of metadata on geographical information. Based on open source software, the application will permit the dissemination via internet, of the location of georeferenced data bases, their origins and main characteristics, the identity of their respective owners or patent holders for all the available products, freely available or subject to commercial conditions, across the national territory. In phase 1, the proposal is to outline the methodology for a market research, as well as the way in which the data obtained will be tabulated for use in econometric models. It is also intended to describe the design for the application for the exchange of geographical information and the competitive intelligence system contained within the scope of this project. In addition, still within this phase, in a business plan, commercial approaches will be outlined, based on suitable strategies for the information assets. (AU)