A spatial data infrastructure sdi provides tools for data distributors to ensure geospatial data is and combine, with other data. Find datasets for gis mapping applications recommended by the librarys subject specialist. The arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic sdi works with stakeholder organizations to make their key data accessible and interoperable. Fairfax drive, suite 510 arlington, virginia 22203 usa 703. The concept of a spatial data infrastructure sdi has been implemented in many parts of the world, and provides a framework of standards, policies, data, procedures, and technology to support the effective coordination and dissemination of spatial information across many sectors and levels of. Semanticbased service chaining for building a virtual arctic spatial data infrastructure. The arctic spatial data infrastructure will facilitate access to geospatial information in support of social, economic, environmental, monitoring, decisionmaking and other needs in the arctic.
Pdf semanticbased web service discovery and chaining. Arctic spatial data infrastructure 2015 2017 biennial report. Semanticbased web service discovery and chaining for building an arctic spatial data infrastructure w. Arctic sdi national contact point for sweden lead of the. Another definition is the technology, policies, standards, human resources, and related activities necessary to acquire, process, distribute, use, maintain, and. Arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic data committee. Draft 2 advancements in the marine dimension of arctic. Semanticbased web service discovery and chaining for. The ogcs interest in this topic is timely since, as we will discuss below.
The arctic sdi is a voluntary, multilateral cooperation between the national mapping agencies in the arctic see sidebar. The spatial data infrastructure sdi manual for the arctic natural. Facilitated by the national mapping agencies of the arctic states, the arctic spatial data infrastructure sdi provides tools for data distributors and end users, ensuring that geospatial data. The arhc is a technical, consultative and collaborative body through which its members can exchange knowledge and experience related to arctic hydrography and to collaboratively seek and share innovative solutions into the ways and means of achieving arhc objectives. Nsdi strategic framework final federal geographic data. Advanced cooperative arctic data and information service acadis. A spatial data infrastructure sdi is a data infrastructure implementing a framework of geographic data, metadata, users and tools that are interactively connected in order to use spatial data in an efficient and flexible way. Geographic information network of alaska gina access data held or indexed by gina through an internet. Arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic sdi arctic sdi. The companys background in the provision of software and data capture services has provided an excellent foundation on which to build their extensive skills and experience. Arctic sdi data working group 6 the data wg is a subgroup of the technical working group with terms of reference approved jan. Polar data forum iii arctic data interoperability workshop helsinki finland 21 november 2019 read more presentation by arctic sdi at polar data forum iii 21 november 2019 helsinki, finland read more access to land and marine data to face challenges in the arctic a presentation at unggim 9th session, 5 august 2019. The arctic sdi is working with stakeholder organizations to make their key data accessible, with a focus on the arctic. The arctic sdi is based on all principles of spatial data infrastructures to facilitate open data integration via published standards in support of open science and policy.
Arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic sdi pan arctic cooperation among ten mapping agencies. In this session we call for papers that share ideas, experiences, and results related to data. At the same time, many challenges remain in the areas of data management and use of new technology, such as securing interoperability, disclosure of data, big data treatment, data rescue, etc. Arctic climate science will benefit from improved access to data, which will facilitate monitoring, management, emergency preparedness and decisionmaking. The arctic biodiversity data service is a repository of arctic biodiversity data that allows users to explore various topic and layers. Arctic sdi is based on voluntary commitments by the national mapping agencies from 8 countries that border the arctic circle. The infrastructure of most of the practical and construction activity in communities is based on correct understanding and proper use of spatial data in gis1 and sdi2. The arctic caucus works to prioritize arctic issues within pnwer by sharing information, discussing issues of mutual concern, and identifying areas for collaboration and mutual economic development.
Resources include a document database and the proceedings of past fora. Spatial data infrastructure that enables discovery, visualization, access, integration and sharing of arctic geospatial data, while pursuing best data management practices. The conservation of arctic flora and fauna caff is a working group of the arctic council. Enabling access to arctic location based information. Improved marine spatial data infrastructure msdi in the arctic arhc mission. Spatial data infrastructure that enables discovery, visualization, access, integration and sharing of arctic geospatial data. These data are the result of a geospatial analysis involving multiyear sarbased lake ice regime classification using sigmanaught backscatter intensity from calibrated spaceborne cband sar for thousands of lakes in 7 lake districts in alaska, usa, detailed in engram et al. Spatial data infrastructure sdi is the infrastructure that facilitates the. The arctic sdi establishes collaboration based on guiding operational principals that focus on sustaining and growing the data available through the arctic sdi, and other spatial data infrastructures. The components of arctic sdi include governance, data, standardized web services, technologies and supporting policies. The framework is used as a basis of the arctic sdi geoportal as well as a significant number of other geoportals, web gis applications and egovernment services. Facilitated by the national mapping agencies of the arctic states. Allows sharing geospatial data in an efficient and flexible way and its.
A spatial data infrastructure sdi provides tools for data distributors to ensure geospatial data is easier for users to access, validate, and combine with other data. Working towards a marine spatial data infrastructure msdi in the arctic. The arctic spatial data infrastructure mission is to promote cooperation and development of a spatial data infrastructure that enables discovery, visualization, access, integration and sharing of arctic geospatial data, while pursuing best data management practices arctic sdi strategic vision 5. Sdi manual for the arctic, glossary of terms, data sharing agreements.
Lia a department of geography and geoinformation science and center of intelligent spatial computing for waterenergy science, george mason university, fairfax, va 22030, usa b federal geographic data committee, 590 national. The arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic sdi, launched by representatives from the eight participating national mapping agencies of the arctic countries, was established to address this need for readily available spatial data in the north. The arctic sdi is working with stakeholder organizations to make their key data accessible, with a focus on the arctic council and its working. Data address various species, stressors, indices and networks. Datasets include ecosystem initiative such as the arctic national wildlife refuge geospatial data base and the bering and chukchi sea databases, as well as datasets organized by agency and affiliation. Jzgsuqtbfr6f96m3y2mblathearcticcouncilapproachtospatialdata. Semanticbased web service discovery and chaining for building an arctic spatial data infrastructure. Semanticbased web service discovery and chaining for building an arctic spatial data infrastructure author links open overlay panel w. Arctic regional marine spatial data infrastructures working group armsdiwg coordinating multinational marine geospatial data sharing in the arctic sebastian carisio chair, arhc armsdiwg unggim 9th session working group on legal and policy frameworks side event 6 aug 2019. The arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic sdi is a voluntary, multilateral cooperation between the arctic countries to develop data, standards, applications, policies, and governance necessary to promote geospatial data sharing in an open, efficient and flexible way. Arctic focused arcss data coordination center data repository for nsffunded arctic system science arcss data. Status report on arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic sdi caff. As a member of the arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic sdi initiative, canada voluntarily cooperates with the seven national mapping agencies of arctic countries.
A geoportal for geospatial data viewing and discovery a searchable metadata catalogue authoritative reference data as a web map service wms 1. The technology, policies, standards, and human resources. Arctic spatial data infrastructure sdi for scientific. This is a part of the iterative process described in objective 1 aimed to prioritize data sets for incorporation. Arctic spatial data infrastruct ure initiative brings together geospatial experts and scientists. The arctic sdi is an infrastructure that provides a web portal with easy access to. The toolikgis program provides a stable platform for enhancing and expanding scientific, managerial, and administrative efforts at the toolik field station operated and managed by the university of alaska fairbanks, with support from the national science foundation while acting as a key node in arctic spatial data services and distribution. Working towards a marine spatial data infrastructure msdi. Arctic sdi provides an authoritative reference basemap provided directly from the.
The arctic spatial data infrastructure arctic sdi, was established to address the need for readily available spatial data in the northern areas of the globe. Focus on arctic issues by evaluating spatial data requirements, advise and engage in geoportal related data activities, and engage in outreach and communication activities. A spatial data infrastructure sdi can be described as the technology, policies, standards and people necessary to promote geospatial data sharing in an efficient and flexible way. Arctic spatials is dedicated to providing consultancy across all aspects of gis industry. Arctic spatial data infrastructure polar data forum. Important datasets are produced and distributed by many stakeholdersin the public and private sector and most of it can be geographically referenced. The goal of this manual is to provide information and guidance on the planning, management, development and maintenance of the arctic sdi to. Arctic spatial data infrastructure 20152017 biennial report. It features current and historical data in the librarys collections and in public repositories. The arctic sdi was established to address the need for readily available geospatial data in the northern areas of the globe. The polar data community welcomes the recent request for information rfi on arctic spatial data interoperability and infrastructure issued by the open geospatial consortium ogc. Arctic regional marine spatial data infrastructures. Arctic sdi the arctic 16 of the earths landmass more than 30 million km2 24 time zones. The arctic spatial data infrastructure mission is to promote cooperation and development.