SDI in Europe
Learn about how Esri is assisting the development of Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) in Europe.
Books and Articles
Books
Building European Spatial Data Infrastructures, Second Edition
This new book by Ian Masser explores the efforts of the European Union (EU) to create a framework for a multinational Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe (INSPIRE).
GIS Worlds: Creating Spatial Data Infrastructures
This book by Ian Masser provides an overview of the developments that have taken place with SDI during the past 10–15 years.
Spatial Portals: Gateways to Geographic Information
Spatial Portals by Dr. Winnie Tang and Jan Selwood outlines the opportunities, developments, challenges, and issues that are impacting the geospatial industry and altering system design, development, and management strategies.
White Papers
ArcGIS for INSPIRE
This document describes how Esri GIS software products and solutions align with the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe (INSPIRE) vision for European geospatial information sharing and—more specifically—how they provide a technical foundation for activating that vision.
Flyer
Articles
- The Importance of Cartographic Design in the SDI Environment, ArcUser, Winter 2012
- ArcGIS for INSPIRE, ArcNews, Spring 2011
- INSPIRE Geoportals Bridge Producers and Consumers, ArcNews, Fall 2010
- Economic Growth Strategy Transformed Through a Spatial Data Infrastructure, ArcNews, Summer 2010
- Building INSPIRE: The Spatial Data Infrastructure for Europe, ArcNews, Spring 2010
Podcasts
- ArcGIS for INSPIRE: A Framework for Sharing Spatial Data in the EU, Business development managers for Esri in Europe discuss Esri's solution for European countries seeking to comply with the INSPIRE Directive.
