River Information Services (RIS) are modern traffic management systems enhancing a swift electronic data transfer between water and shore through in-advance and real-time exchange of information. An EU framework directive provides minimum requirements to enable crossborder compatibility of national systems.
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RIS standardization
The technical work towards European standardization is performed by RIS Expert Groups. They are international technical platfoms ensuring the harmonized development of standards in Europe.
Find under resources a RIS library with information about RIS reference data, downloadable RIS related documents, definitions of RIS terminology and relevant links.
Both European and international bodies have impact on RIS by means of regulations, resolutions, recommendations, standards and others. A short overview of these bodies including Internet addresses for additional information. View Parties involved.
