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Developing Geographic Information Infrastructures

Author : Bastiaan Loenen
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 9789040726163
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Developing Geographic Information Infrastructures written by Bastiaan Loenen and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within information societies, information availability is a key issue affecting society's well being. A geographic information infrastructure (GII) is the underlying foundation of such a society with regards to geographic information. Access to government information policies are important for the availability and successful use of the information and the success of the GII itself. Yet there have been only a few investigations into access policy oriented towards GII developments. This book adds this perspective. Through the creation of a GII maturity matrix describing the development in GIIs, it presents new insights in the role access policies may play in the development of GIIs. The book provides policy makers with strategy guidelines for GII development, as well as information about which access policy would best promote the use of geographic information. This should result in a GII that is able to perform its appropriate infrastructure function in an information society.

GIS Worlds

Author : Ian Masser
Publisher : Esri Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book GIS Worlds written by Ian Masser and published by Esri Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In describing the emergence of the spatial data infrastructure (SDI) phenomenon, this book covers the diffusion and evolution of SDIs around the world, and indicates the countries in which SDIs are far along, and those in which more work is needed. The implementation of SDIs from a practical perspective and a method of institution building for regional, continental, and global SDIs is outlined. This guide offers recommendations about how SDI stakeholders around the world can leverage the work already done and maintain the momentum that is currently driving the global SDI phenomenon.

Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures

Author : Ian P. Williamson
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203485777
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures written by Ian P. Williamson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-07-10 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert perspectives on SDI theory and practice The spatial data infrastructure (SDI) concept continues to evolve and become an increasingly important element of the infrastructure that supports economic development, environmental management, and social stability. Because of its dynamic and complex nature, however, it remains a fuzzy concept

Geographic Information Systems to Spatial Data Infrastructures

Author : Ian Masser
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429000243
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Geographic Information Systems to Spatial Data Infrastructures written by Ian Masser and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws on author’s wealth of knowledge working on numerous projects across many countries. It provides a clear overview of the development of the SDI concept and SDI worldwide implementation and brings a logical chronological approach to the linkage of GIS technology with SDI enabling data. The theory and practice approach help understand that SDI development and implementation is very much a social process of learning by doing. The author masterfully selects main historical developments and updates them with an analytical perspective promoting informed and responsible use of geographic information and geospatial technologies for the benefit of society from local to global scales. Features Subject matter spans thirty years of the development of GIS and SDI. Brings a social science perspective into GIS and SDI debates that have been largely dominated by technical considerations. Based on a world-wide perspective as a result of the author's experience and research in the USA, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Peru, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, and Japan as well as most European countries. Draws upon professional and academic experience relating to pioneering UK and European GIS research initiatives. Includes updated historical material with an analytical perspective explaining what was done right, and what didn't work.

GIS for Housing and Urban Development

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309168147
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book GIS for Housing and Urban Development written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-02-26 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The report describes potential applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis by HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research for understanding housing needs, addressing broader issues of urban poverty and community development, and improving access to information and services by the many users of HUD's data. It offers a vision of HUD as an important player in providing urban data to federal initiatives towards a spatial data infrastructure for the nation.

Geographic Information Systems to Spatial Data Infrastructures

Author : Ian Masser
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429000235
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Geographic Information Systems to Spatial Data Infrastructures written by Ian Masser and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws on author’s wealth of knowledge working on numerous projects across many countries. It provides a clear overview of the development of the SDI concept and SDI worldwide implementation and brings a logical chronological approach to the linkage of GIS technology with SDI enabling data. The theory and practice approach help understand that SDI development and implementation is very much a social process of learning by doing. The author masterfully selects main historical developments and updates them with an analytical perspective promoting informed and responsible use of geographic information and geospatial technologies for the benefit of society from local to global scales. Features Subject matter spans thirty years of the development of GIS and SDI. Brings a social science perspective into GIS and SDI debates that have been largely dominated by technical considerations. Based on a world-wide perspective as a result of the author's experience and research in the USA, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Peru, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, and Japan as well as most European countries. Draws upon professional and academic experience relating to pioneering UK and European GIS research initiatives. Includes updated historical material with an analytical perspective explaining what was done right, and what didn't work.

Geographic Information Analysis for Sustainable Development and Economic Planning: New Technologies

Author : Borruso, Giuseppe
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466619252
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Geographic Information Analysis for Sustainable Development and Economic Planning: New Technologies written by Borruso, Giuseppe and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book tackles topics related to development of Geographic Information in terms of the technologies available for retrieving, managing, and analyzing geographical data"--Provided by publisher.

European Geographic Information Infrastructures

Author : Peter A. Burrough
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482273055
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book European Geographic Information Infrastructures written by Peter A. Burrough and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-05-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although it is generally accepted that there is a growing demand for multinational and pan European databases, there is little available on the problems encountered in different types of multinational geographic information applications, nor has there been much discussion of the broader legal and constitutional issues involved at the supranational

Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030905141X
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cooperation and partnerships for spatial data activities among the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector will be essential for the development of a robust National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). This book addresses the nature of these partnerships and examines factors that could optimize their success.

Creating Spatial Information Infrastructures

Author : Peter van Oosterom
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420070729
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Creating Spatial Information Infrastructures written by Peter van Oosterom and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-04-23 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initiatives, such as INSPIRE and the US DHS Geospatial Data Model, are working to develop a rich set of standards that will create harmonized models and themes for the spatial information infrastructure. However, this is only the first step. Semantically meaningful models must still be developed in order to stimulate interoperability. Creating Spatial Information Infrastructures (SII) presents solutions to the problems preventing the launch of a truly effective SII. Leading experts in SII development present a complete overview of SII, including user and application needs, theoretical and technological foundations, and examples of realized working SII’s. The book includes semantic applications in each discussion and explains their importance to the future of geo-information standardization. Offering practical solutions to technical and nontechnical obstacles, this book provides the tools needed to take the next step toward a working semantic web—one that will revolutionize the way the world accesses and utilizes spatial information.

Manual of Digital Earth

Author : Huadong Guo
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9813299150
Total Pages : 846 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Manual of Digital Earth written by Huadong Guo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book offers a summary of the development of Digital Earth over the past twenty years. By reviewing the initial vision of Digital Earth, the evolution of that vision, the relevant key technologies, and the role of Digital Earth in helping people respond to global challenges, this publication reveals how and why Digital Earth is becoming vital for acquiring, processing, analysing and mining the rapidly growing volume of global data sets about the Earth. The main aspects of Digital Earth covered here include: Digital Earth platforms, remote sensing and navigation satellites, processing and visualizing geospatial information, geospatial information infrastructures, big data and cloud computing, transformation and zooming, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and social media. Moreover, the book covers in detail the multi-layered/multi-faceted roles of Digital Earth in response to sustainable development goals, climate changes, and mitigating disasters, the applications of Digital Earth (such as digital city and digital heritage), the citizen science in support of Digital Earth, the economic value of Digital Earth, and so on. This book also reviews the regional and national development of Digital Earth around the world, and discusses the role and effect of education and ethics. Lastly, it concludes with a summary of the challenges and forecasts the future trends of Digital Earth. By sharing case studies and a broad range of general and scientific insights into the science and technology of Digital Earth, this book offers an essential introduction for an ever-growing international audience.

Innovations in GIS 6

Author : Bruce Gittings
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482268191
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Innovations in GIS 6 written by Bruce Gittings and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrating Information with GI Technology examines the components necessary for building infrastructure to support the panoly of Geographic Information (GI) research and services. These include novel approaches to two- and three-dimensional spatial analysis and spatio-temporal modelling. The book establishes the case for the Web as the technological backbone of internet and intranet environments, whilst recognising the importance of efficient implementation and the need for high-performance computing to deliver services and share data in an effective manner. This book represents a change in the direction of the Innovation series by focusing on the most innovative current research and professionals in the expanding market for GI services should find this an invaluable resource.

Down to Earth

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309084784
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Down to Earth written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-11-24 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1992, world leaders adopted Agenda 21, the work program of the 1992 U.N. Conference on Environment and Development. This landmark event provided a political foundation and action items to facilitate the global transition toward sustainable development. The international community marked the tenth anniversary of this conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August 2002. Down to Earth, a component of the U.S. State Department's "Geographic Information for Sustainable Development" project for the World Summit, focuses on sub-Saharan Africa with examples drawn from case-study regions where the U.S. Agency for International Development and other agencies have broad experience. Although African countries are the geographic focus of the study, the report has broader applicability. Down to Earth summarizes the importance and applicability of geographic data for sustainable development and draws on experiences in African countries to examine how future sources and applications of geographic data could provide reliable support to decision-makers as they work towards sustainable development. The committee emphasizes the potential of new technologies, such as satellite remote-sensing systems and geographic information systems, that have revolutionized data collection and analysis over the last decade.

Research and Theory in Advancing Spatial Data Infrastructure Concepts

Author : Harlan Joseph Onsrud
Publisher : ESRI, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1589481623
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (894 download)

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Download or read book Research and Theory in Advancing Spatial Data Infrastructure Concepts written by Harlan Joseph Onsrud and published by ESRI, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spatial data infrastructures (SDIs) have come a long way in the last two decades.

Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures

Author : Ian P. Williamson
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781134414741
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures written by Ian P. Williamson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert perspectives on SDI theory and practice The spatial data infrastructure (SDI) concept continues to evolve and become an increasingly important element of the infrastructure that supports economic development, environmental management, and social stability. Because of its dynamic and complex nature, however, it remains a fuzzy concept to many, and depending on their needs and circumstances, practitioners, researchers, and governments adopt different views of it. Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures: from Concept to Reality makes a timely contribution to the theory and practice of SDIs and breaks new ground in improving understanding of their relevance and value. It provides expert overviews of policies, concepts, standards, and practices associated with the design, implementation, and operation of SDIs. It introduces the concept of an SDI Hierarchy based on Hierarchical Spatial Reasoning, sets out the similarities and differences between SDIs operating within and between different jurisdictions, and identifies factors key to the success of SDI initiatives. Built on key contributions to the International Symposium on Spatial Data Infrastructure held in Melbourne in November 2001, this book is the first of its kind to provide address both the theoretical and practical aspects of developing appropriate SDIs. It offers unique, detailed discussions on the challenges and direction of future SDI development and thus provides an outstanding resource for those involved in building and maintaining SDIs and for GIS professionals and students.

National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Programs

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309076455
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Programs written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) was envisioned as a way of enhancing the accessibility, communication, and use of geospatial data to support a wide variety of decisions at all levels of society. The goals of the NSDI are to reduce redundancy in geospatial data creation and maintenance, reduce the costs of geospatial data creation and maintenance, improve access to geospatial data, and improve the accuracy of geospatial data used by the broader community. At the core of the NSDI is the concept of partnerships, or collaborations, between different agencies, corporations, institutions, and levels of government. In a previous report, the Mapping Science Committee (MSC) defined a partnership as "...a joint activity of federal and state agencies, involving one or more agencies as joint principals focusing on geographic information." The concept of partnerships was built on the foundation of shared responsibilities, shared costs, shared benefits, and shared control. Partnerships are designed to share the costs of creation and maintenance of geospatial data, seeking to avoid unnecessary duplication, and to make it possible for data collected by one agency at a high level of spatial detail to be used by another agency in more generalized form. Over the past seven years, a series of funding programs administered by the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) has stimulated the creation of such partnerships, and thereby promoted the objectives of the NSDI, by raising awareness of the need for a coordinated national approach to geospatial data creation, maintenance, and use. They include the NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program, the Framework Demonstration Projects Program, the Community Demonstration Projects, and the Community-Federal Information Partnerships proposal. This report assesses the success of the FGDC partnership programs that have been established between the federal government and state and local government, industry, and academic communities in promoting the objectives of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.

Geographic Information

Author : Roger A. Longhorn
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420005172
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Geographic Information written by Roger A. Longhorn and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-12-17 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing producer and consumer debates together, Geographic Information: Value, Pricing, Production, and Consumption provides a coherent perspective on what have become emotional and territorial issues of IPR protection and liberation. This book addresses a range of issues relating to GI, from its definition, purpose, and use to how GI affects individuals, organizations, and governments. It examines business issues including pricing, exploitation, competition, and IPR in private, commercial, and public domain environments. It also introduces a detailed case study that shows how the GI collection and dissemination policies affect regional and global environmental monitoring programs.