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. Licensingwhereby the producer may restrict redistributionhas 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.
Board on Earth Sciences and Resources & Committee on Licensing Geographic Data and Services
Licensing Geographic Data and Services [PDF ebook]
Licensing Geographic Data and Services [PDF ebook]
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Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 296 ● ISBN 9780309544573 ● Maison d’édition National Academies Press ● Publié 2004 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 7146734 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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