Phase 1 of SDI
Phase 1 of SDI
PHASE (01)
Miss Wajeeha Kazim
SPATIAL DATA INFRASTUCTURE DEFINITION
Spatial Data: This includes various types of geographic data, such as maps,
satellite images, aerial photographs, and GPS coordinates.
Metadata: Descriptive information about spatial data, such as its source,
accuracy, format, and intended use. Metadata helps users understand and
evaluate spatial data.
Standards: Specifications for data formats, interfaces, and quality
requirements that enable interoperability among different spatial data sets and
systems.
SPATIAL DATA INFRASTUCTURE
COMPONENTS
Policies and Institutional Arrangements: Legal and organizational frameworks
that govern the collection, sharing, and use of spatial data. This may involve
data access policies, licensing agreements, and coordination mechanisms
among stakeholders.
Technologies: Tools and platforms for data acquisition, storage, processing,
analysis, and visualization. This includes geographic information systems
(GIS), remote sensing technologies, and web mapping services.
Human Resources: Skilled professionals who are trained in spatial data
management, analysis, and application development.
SPATIAL DATA INFRASTUCTURE
OBJECTIVE
Decision-making
and governance
Transparency
and Resource
Accountabilit Allocation
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ROLE OF SDI IN DECISION-MAKING AND GOVERNANCE
• SDI plays a crucial role in decision-making and governance by providing access to reliable and up-
to-date spatial information. It enables policymakers, planners, and stakeholders to analyze spatial
patterns, assess risks, and formulate evidence-based policies. SDI fosters transparency,
collaboration, and public participation in decision-making processes, leading to more informed and
effective governance.
• Informed Decision-Making: SDI offers a wealth of geospatial information, including maps, satellite
imagery, and demographic data, enabling decision-makers to analyze complex spatial relationships.
This information aids in understanding environmental factors, infrastructure needs, and
socioeconomic trends, leading to better-informed decisions.
• Integrated Planning: SDI facilitates integrated planning across sectors such as urban development,
transportation, and environmental management. By providing a platform for sharing and analyzing
spatial data from different sources, SDI supports holistic approaches to planning, ensuring that
decisions consider multiple factors and stakeholders.
ROLE OF SDI IN DECISION-MAKING AND GOVERNANCE
• Resource Allocation: SDI helps optimize resource allocation by providing insights into spatial
patterns of demand, supply, and usage. Whether it's allocating funding for infrastructure projects,
targeting social services to underserved communities, or managing natural resources effectively, SDI
enables data-driven decision-making to maximize impact and efficiency.
• Transparency and Accountability: By making spatial data openly accessible and transparent, SDI
promotes accountability in governance. Citizens can access and analyze spatial information, hold
governments accountable for their decisions, and actively participate in planning processes. This
transparency fosters trust between governments and citizens, leading to more responsive and
inclusive governance.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: SDI facilitates collaboration and coordination across borders, enabling
governments and organizations to address transboundary challenges such as environmental
conservation, disaster management, and infrastructure development. By harmonizing spatial data
standards and sharing best practices, SDI promotes regional cooperation and collective action
CLEARING HOUSE ARCHTECTURE
A clearinghouse architecture in the context of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) refers to a system or
framework for facilitating the discovery, access, and exchange of spatial data and related resources. It
serves as a centralized platform where users can search for, retrieve, and share spatial data from
various sources.
A clearing house acts as a mediator between any two entities or parties that are engaged in a financial
transaction. Its main role is to ensure that the transaction goes smoothly, with the buyer receiving the
tradable goods he intends to acquire and the seller receiving the right amount paid for the tradable
goods he is selling.
CLEARING HOUSE ARCHTECTURE