Building European Spatial Data Infrastructures (ebook)

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Building European Spatial Data Infrastructures , third edition, explores the efforts of the European Union (EU) to create a framework for a multinational infrastructure for spatial information in the European Community (INSPIRE). This framework will enable the EU to exploit the myriad opportunities created by modern GIS technologies. This edition presents an overview of the innovative activities being performed by both the public and private sectors to comply with the INSPIRE Directive and explains the rationale and the processes involved in spatial data infrastructure (SDI) development and implementation. Designed as a reference for GIS professionals and decision makers, the chapters promote a general understanding of SDI concepts and provide examples of practical applications.0Table of contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 The many uses of GIS Chapter 2 How GIS technology works and why we need SDIs Chapter 3 Developing a European SDI strategy: The INSPIRE initiative Chapter 4 Implementing INSPIRE in the member states Chapter 5 Prospects for the future References Other references: European Commission documents Abbreviations