Legal Issues in the Use of Geospatial Data and Tools for Agriculture and Natural Resource Management

Legal Issues in the Use of Geospatial Data and Tools for Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Author: Roger A. Longhorn
Publisher: CIMMYT
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2002
Genre: Agricultural administration
ISBN: 9706480943

This is an introduction and practical guide on intellectual property rights (IPR) for agricultural and natural resource management researchers. It reviews concepts of IP and other legal issues relating to geographic information systems (GIS), including copyright, patents, legal protection of databases, confidentiality of information, data privacy, licensing, and liability.

Spatial Database Systems

Spatial Database Systems
Author: Albert K.W. Yeung
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 555
Release: 2007-05-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402053924

This book places spatial data within the broader domain of information technology (IT) while providing a comprehensive and coherent explanation of the guiding principles, methods, implementation and operational management of spatial databases within the workplace. The text explains the key concepts, issues and processes of spatial data implementation and provides a holistic management perspective.

Integrating Geographic Information Systems into Library Services: A Guide for Academic Libraries

Integrating Geographic Information Systems into Library Services: A Guide for Academic Libraries
Author: Abresch, John
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2008-04-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1599047284

With the onslaught of emergent technology in academia, libraries are privy to many innovative techniques to recognize and classify geospatial data?above and beyond the traditional map librarianship. As librarians become more involved in the development and provision of GIS services and resources, they encounter both problems and solutions. Integrating Geographic Information Systems into Library Services: A Guide for Academic Libraries integrates traditional map librarianship and contemporary issues in digital librarianship within a framework of a global embedded information infrastructure, addressing technical, legal, and institutional factors such as collection development, reference and research services, and cataloging/metadata, as well as issues in accessibility and standards.

Resource Management Information Systems

Resource Management Information Systems
Author: Keith R. McCloy
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2005-12-21
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 142005595X

Resource Management Information Systems: Remote Sensing, GIS and Modelling, Second Edition provides you with the knowledge and skill necessary to design, build, implement, and operate spatial resource management information systems for the management of physical resources. This volume promotes the use of these technologies in a spatial cont

The Copyright Law of Spatial Data

The Copyright Law of Spatial Data
Author: Kanchana Kariyawasam
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2024-08-09
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1040111874

This book provides a thorough comparative analysis of copyright protection of spatial data across Australia, the United States of America (USA), and the European Union. With the emergence of terrestrial scanners, drones, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI), the acquisition of data has recently reshaped the landscape of the survey industry, highlighting the importance of protecting the intellectual rights of surveyors. This book investigates the distinct approaches taken by each jurisdiction in protecting copyrights in spatial data and explores commonalities and disparities between these jurisdictions, highlighting best practices. The book also explores the alternative means of protecting spatial data and provides final recommendations aimed at policymakers, with the overarching objective of nurturing a balanced copyright system. This book will be of interest to students and scholars in the field of copyright law and spatial data.

Artificial Intelligence and Evaluation

Artificial Intelligence and Evaluation
Author: Steffen Bohni Nielsen
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2024-09-25
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1040128513

Artificial Intelligence and Evaluation: Emerging Technologies and Their Implications for Evaluation is a groundbreaking exploration of how the landscape of program evaluation will be redefined by artificial intelligence and other emerging digital technologies. In an era where digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly evolving, this book presents a pivotal resource for evaluators navigating the transformative intersection of their practice and cutting-edge technology. Addressing the dual dimensions of how evaluations are conducted and what is evaluated, a roster of distinguished contributors illuminate the impact of AI on program evaluation methodologies. Offering a discerning overview of various digital technologies, their promises and perils, they carefully dissect the implications for evaluative processes and debate how evaluators must be equipped with the requisite skills to harness the full potential of AI tools. Further, the book includes a number of compelling use cases, demonstrating the tangible applications of AI in diverse evaluation scenarios. The use cases range from the application of GIS data to advanced text analytics. As such, this book provides evaluators with inspirational cases on how to apply AI in their practice as well as what pitfalls one must look out for. Artificial Intelligence and Evaluation is an indispensable guide for evaluators seeking to not only adapt to but thrive in the dynamic landscape of evaluation practices reshaped by the advent of artificial intelligence.

WebGIS for Disaster Management and Emergency Response

WebGIS for Disaster Management and Emergency Response
Author: Rifaat Abdalla
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2018-12-06
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 3030038289

This book aims to help students, researchers and policy makers understand the latest research and development trends in the application of WebGIS for Disaster Management and Emergency Response. It is designed as a useful tool to better assess the mechanisms for planning, response and mitigation of the impact of disaster scenarios at the local, regional or national levels. It contains details on how to use WebGIS to solve real-world problems associated with Disaster Management Scenarios for the long-term sustainability. The book broadens the reader understanding of the policy and decision-making issues related to Disaster Management response and planning.