Spatial Data Infrastructure

Course objective

The objective of this course is to describe the key principles, components, and technologies of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) necessary for effective design and implementation, including both technical and institutional arrangements. It also aims to analyze, model and assess SDI development approaches and spatial enablement systems in local, national, regional and global contexts.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Introduction
2. 2Data Quality and Standards
3. 3Meta-data Principles
4. 4Geospatial Data Catalogue
5. 5SDI Guiding Principles
6. 6Open GIS and Web Mapping
7. 7Policy and Organizational Structure
8. 8Applications and Future Trends