Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Azerbaijan is conducting work to determine geographic location of users of scientific computer network AzScienceNet on the basis of their IP-addresses.

Rasim Aliguliyev, director of the Institute of Information Technologies of Azerbaijan of the National Academy of Sciences the project is being implemented by means of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Aliguliyev says that the Institute is also working on projects "Development of online processing of flight information", "Development of a computer model of coverage of ground radar with use of modern GIS technology", "Creation of a corporate network for specialized meteorological forecasts for military airfields". He also stressed the importance of introduction of Geographic Information Systems in the process of operation and management of e-government system, and creation of a systematic database of addresses of country’s real estate facilities, in particular electronic maps and electronic registers.

Aliguliyev claimed that Azerbaijan is experiencing urgent need to adopt the Concept of development and infrastructure of the national information environment, in the preparation of appropriate personnel, etc.

Lately, a wave of information and forecasts was spread by the Western media that in 2012 Azerbaijan will start a war to liberate Armenia-occupied Nagorno Garabagh and regions around it. 20% of Azerbaijani territory is currently under Armenian occupation.

21.11.2011 12:42