Information Systems in Earth Management
Geoinformation is knowledge that applies to a defined region. It includes, for example, data produced by Earth observation systems (e.g. satellite data), environmental data and information derived from topographical and topic-related maps.
Thus, geodata is an essential component of the knowledge available to the information and communication society of today.
It is used at every level of public life and often provides the basis for planning and action. It is an essential prerequisite for decisions concerning business locations and investments. This means that geodata and geoinformation are an economic resource of the first order, one which plays an essential role in economic growth.
However, the efficient use of geoinformation is possible today only within certain limits, or at considerable cost. This is due primarily to the lack of unified data structures, formats and specifications, as well as the fact that many currently operating systems are based on outdated information technology.
The support provided by GEOTECHNOLOGIEN to research projects in this area is aimed at establishing the scientific and technological foundations for a more efficient use of large heterogeneous databases and making them available on a long-term basis to scientific institutes, business enterprises and administrative bodies.
