Principles and Methods of Geographic Information Sharing

Author: He Jianbang
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geographic Information System (GIS) or related fields in higher education institutions, as a reference for standardization research and development personnel, and is also suitable for scientists and technicians in scientific research, enterprises, and institutions engaged in informatization construction and information system development. The book systematically elaborates on the basic concepts, principles, and methods of geographic information sharing. It is divided into eight chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 discuss the general principles, system architecture, and main functions of geographic information sharing; Chapters 3 to 8 explore the principles and methods of formulating and implementing standards, policies, and laws as important components of geographic information sharing, as well as the current status and development trends of related work both domestically and internationally. The two appendices describe the basic format for writing geographic information sharing standards and the external structural framework of China's "Geographic Information Sharing Law" (proposed draft).