Title: Standard-based data and information systems for earth observation
Description: This book aims at documenting recent developments in standard-based systems for processing, archiving, managing and distributing Earth Observation data and derived information products. On-going standards efforts that influence how these data and information systems operate are presented. Some recent developments in geospatial knowledge systems are discussed and a methodology to encourage technology infusion into operational systems is presented.
Subjects: Service-oriented architecture (Computer science), Geospatial data, Data processing, Geographic information systems, Information resources management, Ground support systems (astronautics), Information storage and retrieval systems, science, Artificial satellites, Computer network architectures, Computer Applications in Earth Sciences, Geographical Information Systems/Cartography, Geography, Mathematical geography, Geographical information systems