Licensing Geographic Data and Services Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Earth and Life Studies (Author), Board on Earth Sciences and Resources (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309092671 ISBN-13: 9780309092678 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $95.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography |
Dewey: 910.285 |
LCCN: 2004303682 |
Physical Information: 296 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Geographic data are used in all sectors of society to support a huge range of applications ranging from emergency response to land-use planning to location-based services. In the past, government agencies typically acquired ownership of such data from private-sector and other data producers and distributed these data without restriction. Licensing--whereby the producer may restrict redistribution--has emerged as an alternative business model that agencies must now consider among a suite of procurement options. The report highlights licensing perspectives and experiences of major stakeholder groups and examines the pros and cons of licensing. It concludes that licensing may be a viable option in some instances and advises agencies on how to best serve societal interests. |