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World Spatial Metadata Standards

Author : Harold Moellering
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080457614
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book World Spatial Metadata Standards written by Harold Moellering and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-11-08 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Spatial Metadata Standards represents years of work by the ICA Spatial Data Standards Commission during the 1995-2003 ICA cycles. It consists of an Introduction and six Regional Summary chapters that describe the spatial metadata activities happening in Europe, North America, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, Africa/Middle East, and the ISO community. These chapters provide the broader context and description of the milieu in which these standards operate, so that the reader can more easily understand the scientific and technical framework from whence a particular standard has emerged. The third section is a complete listing of all of the three levels of scientific and technical characteristics, and their meaning by the inclusion of a set of definitions for metadata terms used in the book. The fourth section, and by far the largest, contains 22 chapters that assess each of the major national and international spatial metadata standards in the world, and also contains a few representative subject matter profile derived from a major standard. They have been carried out in terms of all three levels of characteristics. Each assessment has been carried out by a Commission member who has been an active participant in the development of the standard being assessed in the native language of that standard. The fifth section contains a summary cross-table wall size summary chart that includes all 22 standards and profiles that are cross tabulated by 70 of the crucial characteristics. The columns provide a thumbnail sketch of each individual standard, while the rows facilitate a quick comparison of individual critical characteristics across all of the 22 standards and profiles. Many readers of our previous book have begun their standards evaluation process with this cross-table. This current book on spatial metadata standards has been purposely designed to serve as a companion working volume to the 1997 book the Commission published on Spatial Data Transfer Standards, Moellering & Hogan, Editors, ISBN 008042433. Assesses the National and International Spatial Metadata Standards & Profiles in their native languages, and then reports the analysis in a scientifically consistent manner in a widely used scientific language (English) Provides a summary Crosstable of the 22 Spatial Metadata Standards/Profiles in a large wall-sized table highlighting 70 of the most important scientific characteristics Provides the scientific and technical detail for each of the 22 Standards/Profiles to 12 primary levels, 58 second levels, and about 278 tertiary levels. Scientific and technical characteristics can be used for a wide variety of uses with spatial metadata and associated standards

World Spatial Metadata Standards

Author : Harold Moellering
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080439497
Total Pages : 713 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book World Spatial Metadata Standards written by Harold Moellering and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-11-30 with total page 713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to spatial metadata standards in the world -- Regional summaries of spatial metadata developments and associated activities -- Scientific and technical characteristics for assessing metadata standards for geographic datasets -- Scientific and technical assessments with full descriptions of the spatial metadata standards -- Crosstable of national and international spatial metadata standards and associated characteristics.

World Spatial Metadata Standards

Author :
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (55 download)

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Geographic Information Metadata for Spatial Data Infrastructures

Author : Javier Nogueras-Iso
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540275088
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)

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Book Synopsis Geographic Information Metadata for Spatial Data Infrastructures by : Javier Nogueras-Iso

Download or read book Geographic Information Metadata for Spatial Data Infrastructures written by Javier Nogueras-Iso and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metadata play a fundamental role in both DLs and SDIs. Commonly defined as "structured data about data" or "data which describe attributes of a resource" or, more simply, "information about data", it is an essential requirement for locating and evaluating available data. Therefore, this book focuses on the study of different metadata aspects, which contribute to a more efficient use of DLs and SDIs. The three main issues addressed are: the management of nested collections of resources, the interoperability between metadata schemas, and the integration of information retrieval techniques to the discovery services of geographic data catalogs (contributing in this way to avoid metadata content heterogeneity).

The History of Cartography, Volume 6

Author : Mark Monmonier
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022615212X
Total Pages : 1728 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis The History of Cartography, Volume 6 by : Mark Monmonier

Download or read book The History of Cartography, Volume 6 written by Mark Monmonier and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 1728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than thirty years, the History of Cartography Project has charted the course for scholarship on cartography, bringing together research from a variety of disciplines on the creation, dissemination, and use of maps. Volume 6, Cartography in the Twentieth Century, continues this tradition with a groundbreaking survey of the century just ended and a new full-color, encyclopedic format. The twentieth century is a pivotal period in map history. The transition from paper to digital formats led to previously unimaginable dynamic and interactive maps. Geographic information systems radically altered cartographic institutions and reduced the skill required to create maps. Satellite positioning and mobile communications revolutionized wayfinding. Mapping evolved as an important tool for coping with complexity, organizing knowledge, and influencing public opinion in all parts of the globe and at all levels of society. Volume 6 covers these changes comprehensively, while thoroughly demonstrating the far-reaching effects of maps on science, technology, and society—and vice versa. The lavishly produced volume includes more than five hundred articles accompanied by more than a thousand images. Hundreds of expert contributors provide both original research, often based on their own participation in the developments they describe, and interpretations of larger trends in cartography. Designed for use by both scholars and the general public, this definitive volume is a reference work of first resort for all who study and love maps.

Discovery of Geospatial Resources: Methodologies, Technologies, and Emergent Applications

Author : Díaz, Laura
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 146660946X
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Discovery of Geospatial Resources: Methodologies, Technologies, and Emergent Applications written by Díaz, Laura and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research finding to improve understanding of geospatial discovery methodologies and technologies, as well as techniques to design and deploy geospatial resources in Information Infrastructures"--Provided by publisher.

Online GIS and Spatial Metadata

Author : Terry Bossomaier
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203306058
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Online GIS and Spatial Metadata written by Terry Bossomaier and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World Wide Web presents many new, exciting prospects for geographic information systems, but also numerous technical, practical and organizational challenges. Users no longer require specialized and expensive hardware, software and data, and they can access a GIS readily from almost anywhere, using off-the-shelf browser software. An onli

Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466620390
Total Pages : 2102 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by : Management Association, Information Resources

Download or read book Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 2102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developments in technologies have evolved in a much wider use of technology throughout science, government, and business; resulting in the expansion of geographic information systems. GIS is the academic study and practice of presenting geographical data through a system designed to capture, store, analyze, and manage geographic information. Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a collection of knowledge on the latest advancements and research of geographic information systems. This book aims to be useful for academics and practitioners involved in geographical data.

ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS -Volume II

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1905839928
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS -Volume II written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-09-19 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Geographic Information Systems is a component of Encyclopedia of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The content of the Theme on Advanced Geographic Information Systems is organized with state-oc-the-art presentations covering the following aspects of the subject: Spatio-Temporal Information Systems; Interacting with GIS - From Paper Cartography to Virtual Environments; Spatial Data Management: Topic Overview; Introduction to Spatial Decision Support Systems; GIS Interoperability, from Problems to Solutions. These volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Encyclopedia of GIS

Author : Shashi Shekhar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 038730858X
Total Pages : 1392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of GIS written by Shashi Shekhar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-12 with total page 1392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of GIS provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide, contributed by experts and peer-reviewed for accuracy, and alphabetically arranged for convenient access. The entries explain key software and processes used by geographers and computational scientists. Major overviews are provided for nearly 200 topics: Geoinformatics, Spatial Cognition, and Location-Based Services and more. Shorter entries define specific terms and concepts. The reference will be published as a print volume with abundant black and white art, and simultaneously as an XML online reference with hyperlinked citations, cross-references, four-color art, links to web-based maps, and other interactive features.

Frameworks of IT Prosumption for Business Development

Author : Pa?kowska, Ma?gorzata
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466643145
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Frameworks of IT Prosumption for Business Development written by Pa?kowska, Ma?gorzata and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Separation distinction between the roles of the producer and consumer has become blurred with the development of new science and technologies enabling the emergence of the prosumer, or the active consumer. In the IT sector, the role of the end-user has broadened to include innovation and development practices in addition to the traditional consumer activities. As such, businesses must create opportunities for product development and innovation by the consumers. Frameworks of IT Prosumption for Business Development investigates the latest empirical research on active use of information technology resources, enabling users with new methodologies, tools, and opportunities to impact application development processes. The objective of this reference book is to mobilize end-users to take a more active role in their own IT solutions, which will in turn assist in the development of best practices in IT at all levels.

Generalisation of Geographic Information

Author : William A. Mackaness
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080524740
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book Generalisation of Geographic Information written by William A. Mackaness and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theoretical and Applied Solutions in Multi Scale Mapping Users have come to expect instant access to up-to-date geographical information, with global coverage--presented at widely varying levels of detail, as digital and paper products; customisable data that can readily combined with other geographic information. These requirements present an immense challenge to those supporting the delivery of such services (National Mapping Agencies (NMA), Government Departments, and private business. Generalisation of Geographic Information: Cartographic Modelling and Applications provides detailed review of state of the art technologies associated with these challenges, including the most recent developments in cartometric analysis techniques able to support high levels of automation among multi scale derivation techniques. The book illustrates the application of these ideas within existing and emerging technologies. In addition to providing a comprehensive theoretical underpinning, the book demonstrates how theoretical developments have translated into commercial systems deployed within NMAs. The book explores relevance of open systems in support of collaborative research and open source web based map services. State of the art review on multi scale representation techniques Detailed consideration of database requirements and object modeling in support of emerging applications (3D, mobile) and innovative delivery (map generalisation services) Illustration through existing map production environment implementations Consolidated bibliography (680 entries), 200 illustrations, author and subject index

Open Source Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466672315
Total Pages : 2100 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Open Source Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 2100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pervasiveness of and universal access to modern Information and Communication Technologies has enabled a popular new paradigm in the dissemination of information, art, and ideas. Now, instead of relying on a finite number of content providers to control the flow of information, users can generate and disseminate their own content for a wider audience. Open Source Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates examples and methodologies in user-generated and freely-accessible content available through electronic and online media. With applications in education, government, entertainment, and more, the technologies explored in these volumes will provide a comprehensive reference for web designers, software developers, and practitioners in a wide variety of fields and disciplines.

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

Spatial Data Infrastructures in Context

Author : Zorica Nedovic-Budic
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781439828038
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis Spatial Data Infrastructures in Context by : Zorica Nedovic-Budic

Download or read book Spatial Data Infrastructures in Context written by Zorica Nedovic-Budic and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of the so-called information technology revolution, many stakeholders from the public and private sectors (including citizens) have indeed grown accustomed to the promise and usability of spatial data infrastructures (SDI) for data access, use, and sharing. Analyzing the obstacles as well as the processes and mechanisms of integration and implementation, Spatial Data Infrastructures in Context: North and South investigates the technological and the non-technological aspects of the widespread adoption of spatial data infrastructures. Supporting theoretical issues with empirical studies, the editors pay particular attention to the non-technological aspects of organizational, financial, and legal issues including owner rights, liability, copyrights, and compatibility with precedent and supercedent laws. The authors also highlight the importance of understanding the local environment and circumstances in the process of tailoring the approaches to the conditions that characterize societies of different cultural, institutional, and economic settings. Designed to improve the accessibility, interoperability, and affordability of spatial data, the book focuses on the increasing challenges associated with integrating individuals and organizations into a network to support (1) public authorities and administrations at various levels, (2) thematic user communities, (3) enterprises, and (4) citizen-oriented society as a whole. It addresses the implementation and development of spatial data infrastructures for a wide range of themes, applicable technical standards and protocols, and specific organizational issues unique to data policy. Highlighting the potential for profound changes to the access, use, and exchange of spatial data for citizens, organizations, and geographically related applications, and therefore to the role and interaction of the stakeholders from the public and private sectors, this timely contribution provides new insights into improving our understanding of the increasing relevance, applicability, and value of spatial data infrastructures.

Down to Earth

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309169259
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 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 2002-10-24 with total page 169 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.

Data Mining for Global Trends in Mountain Biodiversity

Author : Eva M. Spehn
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420083705
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (837 download)

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Download or read book Data Mining for Global Trends in Mountain Biodiversity written by Eva M. Spehn and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to advances in electronic archiving of biodiversity data and the digitization of climate and other geophysical data, a new era in biogeography, functional ecology, and evolutionary ecology has begun. In Data Mining for Global Trends in Mountain Biodiversity, Christian Korner, Eva M. Spehn, and a team of experts from the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment of DIVERSITAS explore two of the hottest subjects in science and technology: biodiversity and data mining. They demonstrate how to harness the scientific power of biological databases for furthering ecological and evolutionary theory. Expert contributors address two aspects of the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment. They cover how to link biodiversity data with geophysical data and how to use biodiversity data to substantiate evolutionary and ecological theory. The text provides different methodological approaches and examples of successful mining of geo-referenced data in mountain regions on various scales. It includes: Elevational and latitudinal gradients in plant diversity E-mining trends in diversity of Lepidoptera, beetles, and birds Niche modeling to explain past trends and predict future trends in mountain biodiversity Sharing biodiversity data with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility Using electronic databases opens ways to manage biodiversity in a sustainable fashion, test evolutionary and ecological theories, and measure the impact of climate change on various species and its effect on conservation efforts. The information and examples presented in this book can stimulate the creative use of archive data to answer old questions with new tools, and advance knowledge and understanding of mountain biodiversity worldwide. The book highlights the benefits of and the continuing need for an increase in the amount and quality of georeferenced data provided online in order to meet the challenges of global change.