abbreviation for intercellular adhesion molecule. ICAM-1, ICAM-2, and ICAM-3 are cell surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins and are crucial in the binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells, including antigen-presenting cells and endothelial cells. They are members of the immunoglobulin superfamily.

Integrated coastal area management. A dynamic process by which actions are taken for the use, development and protection of coastal resources and areas to achieve national goals established in cooperation with user groups and regional and local authorities. In this definition, integrated management refers to the management of sectoral components as parts of a functional whole with explicit recognition that it is the users of resources, not the stocks of natural resources, that are the focus of management. For the purpose of integrated management, the boundaries of a coastal area should be defined according to the problems to be resolved. The definition thus implies a pragmatic approach to the defining of coastal areas in which the area under consideration might change over time as additional problems are addressed that require resolution over a wider geographical area.

Integrated Coastal Area Management. Similar to ICZM. Look at: Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Acronym for Information Collection for Automated Mapping. An award-winning computer program developed by the Chicago Police Department, which allows officers to do their own crime mapping and analysis. Maps generated by ICAM are also shared with the community at beat community meetings. [Go to source

Improved Chemical Agent Monitor