A Geospatial Framework for the Coastal Zone - National Needs for Coastal Mapping and Charting

The coastal zone is of enormous importance to the well-being of the nation, as our lives and economy are inextricably linked to the features and activities that occur within this dynamic region. In order to understand and address the effects of natural and anthropogenic forces in the coastal zone, a holistic multidisciplinary framework is required to account for the interconnectivity of processes within the system. The foundation of this framework is accurate geospatial information--information that is depicted on maps and charts. A Geospatial Framework for the Coastal Zone National Needs identifies and suggests mechanisms for addressing national needs for spatial information in the coastal zone. It identifies high priority needs, evaluates the potential for meeting those needs based on the current level of effort, and suggests steps to increase collaboration and ensure that the nation's need for spatial information in the coastal zone is met in an efficient and timely manner.

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The coastal zone is of enormous importance to a nation's well-being. This book identifies and suggests mechanisms for addressing the needs for spatial information in the coastal zone. It also evaluates the potential for meeting those needs based on the effort level, and suggests steps ensure that the need is met in an efficient and timely manner.

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• Authors: Committee on National Needs for Coastal, Committee on National Needs for Coastal Mapping and Charting, Division On Earth And Life Studies, Mapping Science Committee, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council, Ocean Studies Board
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.07.2004
• EAN: 9780309091763
• ISBN: 978-0-309-09176-3
• No. of pages: 165
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 230 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education