2010-11-25
The paper describe concept for Sharing Information Inside Communities - Uniform Resource Management (URM), which support validation, discovery and access to heterogeneous information and knowledge. It is based on utilisation of metadata schemes. The URM models currently also integrate different tools, which support sharing of knowledge. The URM concept was introduced by NaturNet Redime project as tool for managing of educational context and now is modified for general sharing of information inside of community in c@r project. The concept is now partly implemented as part of Czech metadata portal, Czech portal for United Nation Spatial Data infrastructure and it is also tested in Latvia by BOCS
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In recent years, there is much discussion about so called Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) development. This is actively discussed at uropean level (INSPIRE), at national levels, but also globally in the United Nations context (UN SDI). There are technological solutions, but these are in many cases not available for small data providers or for an organization or enterprise, which don’t have their own servers. There is a possibility to use Google technology, but this doesn’t fulfil the requirements of SDI building, which has both institutional and technical aspects. This paper describes so called GeoHosting technology, based on implementing rules for INSPIRE and UN SDI and OGC standards. Described are three basic models: use free - publish free, outsource your data services, use your own solution
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The book "The book "INSPIRE, GMES and GEOSS Activities, Methods and Tools towards a Single Information Space in Europe for the Environment" has been published within the EarthLookCZ project. The book describes not only results of the EarthLookCZ project but also ideas about GMES initiatives and related activities using experience of others European projects." has been published within the EarthLookCZ project. The book describes not only results of the EarthLookCZ project but also ideas about GMES initiatives and related activities using experience of others European projects.
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