Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) : Current Issues and Future Challenges.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cartography.

Geography.

California.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (30 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.

System Details:

text file

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.

Notes:

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.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.