Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) : Current Issues and Future Challenges.
Reviews information on geospatial data and geographic information systems, which are computer systems capable of capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying geographically referenced information. Provides examples of how geospatial information is used, including California wildfires, military base...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2009.
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Reviews information on geospatial data and geographic information systems, which are computer systems capable of capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying geographically referenced information. Provides examples of how geospatial information is used, including California wildfires, military base realignment and closure program, and mapping foreclosures. Discusses data sharing, coordination, and management of geospatial information, including examples of legislation. Presents recommendations from several organizations for how to improve coordination and management of geospatial information at Federal and State levels. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |