Spatial Portals: Gateways to Geographic Information

Outlining the opportunities, developments, challenges, and issues that are impacting the geospatial industry, this guide discusses system design alterations, development, and management strategies for GIS professionals. Spatial portals and how they are revolutionizing the way people manage, find, share, and use geographic knowledge—from the local level to the world stage—are discussed. The manner in which spatial portals help people search for and access networks of relevant information held by local, state, and federal governments, and other organizations is also covered.

Outlining the opportunities, developments, challenges, and issues that are impacting the geospatial industry, this guide discusses system design alterations, development, and management strategies for GIS professionals. Spatial portals and how they are revolutionizing the way people manage, find, share, and use geographic knowledge--from the local level to the world stage--are discussed. The manner in which spatial portals help people search for and access networks of relevant information held by local, state, and federal governments, and other organizations is also covered.

Winnie Tang is the chief executive officer of ESRI China (Hong Kong) and holds a PhD in geographic information systems from the University of Hong Kong. Jan Selwood is an independent GIS consultant who develops and manages GIS projects for a wide range of clients and applications in Europe and Asia.

Winnie Tang is the chief executive officer of ESRI China (Hong Kong) and holds a PhD in geographic information systems from the University of Hong Kong. Jan Selwood is an independent GIS consultant who develops and manages GIS projects for a wide range of clients and applications in Europe and Asia.