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Chapter 26
Handbook of Research on Grid Technologies and Utility Computing: Concepts for Managing Large-Scale Applications
Spatial Data Infrastructure or SDI is a framework of spatial data, metadata, users and tools that are interactively connected in order to use spatial data in an efficient and flexible way
Published in Chapter:
GIS Grids and the Business Use of GIS Data
Patrik Skogster (Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences, Finland)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-184-1.ch026
Abstract
Grid computing is becoming as essential part of different business analysis. In traditional business computing infrastructures data transfer occurs to and from computing resources at the network edges. On the other hand, most business activities are bound to space and location. The aim of this chapter is to describe the business use of geographic data (business intelligence) and Geographic Information System (GIS) grids. As conclusion business intelligence helps to improve productivity by giving users information they need when they need it most at the point of decision. Organizations that effectively use geographic information elements analyzing their risk portfolio and compliance activities can reduce costs and increase the clarity of their operations. Grid computing is an answer to the needs of efficient GIS aided analysis. When geographic data, grid computing and business information are combined, they create new possibilities to enhance and broaden the standpoints of already existing data within organizations.
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Chapter 347
The Future of High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Software Defined Infrastructure, a computing infrastructure entirely under the control of software with no operator or human intervention.
Published in Chapter: The Future of High-Performance Computing (HPC); From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 36
Spatial Data Integration Over the Web
Spatial Data Infrastructure. Many government administrations have initiated coordinated actions to facilitate the discovery and sharing of spatial data, creating the institutional basis for SDI creation. The Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) association (http://www.gsdi.org) defines SDI as a coordinated series of agreements on technology standards, institutional arrangements, and policies that enable the discovery and facilitate the availability of and access to spatial data. The SDI, once agreed upon and implemented, serves to connect Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other spatial data users to a myriad of spatial data sources, the majority of which are held by public sector agencies.
Published in Chapter: Spatial Data Integration Over the Web; From: Handbook of Research on Innovations in Database Technologies and Applications: Current and Future Trends
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Chapter 28
Ambient Intelligence and Immersive Geospatial Visual Analytics
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Chapter 43
Client-Side Processing for Sensor Web
Spatial Data Infrastructure. Many government administrations have initiated coordinated actions to facilitate the discovery and sharing of spatial data, creating the institutional basis for SDI creation. The Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) association defines SDI as a coordinated series of agreements on technology standards, institutional arrangements, and policies that enable the discovery and facilitate the availability of and access to spatial data. The SDI, once agreed upon and implemented, serves to connect Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other spatial data users to a myriad of spatial data sources, the majority of which are held by public sector agencies.
Published in Chapter: Client-Side Processing for Sensor Web; From: Handbook of Research on Mobile Software Engineering: Design, Implementation, and Emergent Applications
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Spatial Data Infrastructures
Spatial Data Infrastructure
Published in Chapter: Spatial Data Infrastructures; From: Handbook of Research on Geoinformatics
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