Geoinformatics 2007: data to knowledge
October 27, 2007
Geoinformatics is the term used to describe a variety of efforts to promote collaboration between the computer sciences and the geosciences to solve complex scientific questions. It refers to the distributed, integrated digital information system and working environment that provides innovative means for the study of the Earth systems, as well as other planets, through use of advanced information technologies. Geoinformatics activities range from major research and development efforts creating new technologies to provide high-quality, sustained production-level services for data discovery, integration and analysis, to small, discipline-specific efforts that develop earth science data collections and data analysis tools serving the needs of individual communities. The ultimate vision of Geoinformatics is a highly interconnected data system populated with high quality, freely available data, as well as, a robust set of software for analysis, visualization, and modeling.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2007 |
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Title | Geoinformatics 2007: data to knowledge |
DOI | 10.3133/sir20075199 |
Authors | Shailaja R. Brady, A. Krishna Sinha, Linda C. Gundersen |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Scientific Investigations Report |
Series Number | 2007-5199 |
Index ID | sir20075199 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |