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Building a North American spatial data infrastructure

January 1, 1998

This paper addresses the state of spatial data infrastructures within North America in late 1997. After providing some background underlying the philosophy and development of the SDI concept, the authors discuss effects of technology, institutions, and standardization that confront the cohesive implementation of a common infrastructure today. The paper concludes with a comparative framework and specific examples of elements and initiatives defining respective spatial data infrastructure initiatives in the United States and Canada.

Publication Year 1998
Title Building a North American spatial data infrastructure
DOI 10.1559/152304098782383098
Authors D. J. Coleman, Douglas D. Nebert
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Cartography and Geographic Information Science
Index ID 70020763
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse