ABSTRACT

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

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PART ONE INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

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PART TWO FROM GLOBAL SDI TO LOCAL SDI

chapter 3|18 pages

Global Initiatives

chapter 4|21 pages

Regional SDIs

chapter 6|16 pages

National SDI Initiatives

chapter 7|18 pages

State SDI Initiatives

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PART THREE AUSTRALIAN CASE STUDY FROM NATIONAL TO LOCAL

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PART FOUR SUPPORTING ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL OBJECTIVES

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PART FIVE Technical Dimension

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PART SIX FUTURE DIRECTIONS

chapter 18|12 pages

FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR SDI DEVELOPMENT