MAGNET: Mapping Agencies Generalisation NETwork
Series: Geo Informatics ; (6) April/May 2003, 20-23(4)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Discusses developments in generalisation with reference to the Mapping Agencies Generalisation NETwork (MAGNET) project and other initiatives. Provides a background on generalisation and argues the case for automating the generalisation process. Looks at early attempts at multi-scale production and identifies a number of organisational and business factors that are raising the profile of generalisation such as the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe Initiative (INSPIRE). Examines technical considerations including multi-level agents and highlights current achievements in Denmark, France and Germany. Concludes with a report on the MAGNET project that aims to consolidate and extend current generalisation capabilities in line with members' business requirements. Includes project websites.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66703 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 122455-1001 |
Discusses developments in generalisation with reference to the Mapping Agencies Generalisation NETwork (MAGNET) project and other initiatives. Provides a background on generalisation and argues the case for automating the generalisation process. Looks at early attempts at multi-scale production and identifies a number of organisational and business factors that are raising the profile of generalisation such as the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe Initiative (INSPIRE). Examines technical considerations including multi-level agents and highlights current achievements in Denmark, France and Germany. Concludes with a report on the MAGNET project that aims to consolidate and extend current generalisation capabilities in line with members' business requirements. Includes project websites.