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This chapter first gives a rational perspective why spatial data infrastructures are getting more and more importance. Different application fields and necessary services are introduced. The chapter tries to clean-up with the misleading usage of SDI, denoting concepts, technologies and implementations. Afterwards, it embraces on existing and necessary technologies — especially data harmonization. Data harmonization is a crucial element in sharing pan-national data. Examples are given showing working applications of these technologies in different organizations. Finally, critical question about future and missing parts of SDI are stated.
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Jasnoch, U. (2009). A Showcase of Spatial Data Infrastructures and Related Technologies. In: Amicis, R.D., Stojanovic, R., Conti, G. (eds) GeoSpatial Visual Analytics. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2899-0_1
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