How Long to Read Online GIS and Spatial Metadata

How Long Does it Take to Read Online GIS and Spatial Metadata?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Online GIS and Spatial Metadata by David R. Green

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The World Wide Web presents many new, exciting prospects for geographic information systems, but also numerous technical, practical and organizational challenges. Users no longer require specialized and expensive hardware, software and data, and they can access a GIS readily from almost anywhere, using off-the-shelf browser software.An online GIS removes the need to collate all the necessary elements in a single database. Instead it has the potential to seamlessly combine datasets that are stored on many different servers and maintained by many different organizations. However, to realize this potential it is crucial to develop appropriate standards and protocols. Such problems belong to the realm of "spatial metadata" which forms the basis of this book.The book covers the principles, techniques and standards for online GIS, including online spatial information and data warehousing. It examines the idea of metadata and outlines why it is important today, especially in the context of online information. It explains the underlying methodologies, including relevant standards, and the tools and skills needed to manage metadata.; Finally, the subject is placed in the context of global GIS: putting data online; creating metadata; creating virtual data warehouses; geographical agents, and spatial data mining.

How long is Online GIS and Spatial Metadata?

Online GIS and Spatial Metadata by David R. Green is 222 pages long, and a total of 55,944 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Online GIS and Spatial Metadata Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 5 minutes to read Online GIS and Spatial Metadata aloud.

What Reading Level is Online GIS and Spatial Metadata?

Online GIS and Spatial Metadata is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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