Synopsis
This 1995 edition of the European GIS yearbook - a reference work serving the European geoinformation community - contains new and expanded material. The yearbook features editorial contributions from personalities and organizations that encompass every facet of geoinformation: from first steps, through technologies and techniques, to applications studies. Whatever the need or interest, the yearbook's seven sections guide the reader to relevant and up-to-date information. "Getting started" helps those looking for a practical introduction to the business benefits of GIS and how to grasp them. "Overview", these pages should be of interest to all, touching as they do on issues, programmes and developments that indicate the pace and direction of GIS across Europe. "Professional issues" is a series of thought-provoking articles that focuses on fast-moving, ever-topical issues in the professional domain - research, infrastructure, standards, legislation and data policy. "Technology briefing" is for those seeking a state-of-the-art solution, or a glimpse into the future.
It also looks across the Atlantic at the way Open GIS is supporting the NSDI initiative, and asks, is this something Europe can afford to ignore. "Profiles" is a section which has been extended to include a dozen profiles and case studies from across West, Central, Southern and Eastern Europe. These describe a variety of practical implementations and national developments". "Organizational review" is another innovation for 1995. This section offers leading representative bodies a platform on which to outline their missions, their current activities and future plans. For those who need facts and figures at their fingertips, the yearbook's comprehensive reference section continues to expand. As well as a detailed subject-by-subject guide to conference papers and magazine articles, its fact-packed pages include: a glossary of terms and pan-European initiatives; a guide to conferences and exhibitions events, and a country-by-country listing of professional bodies, trade organizations and government agencies.
The 1995 Yearbook's revised and updated directory sections should be useful for all who seek appropriate points of contact for consultancy expertise, software and hardware products, data capture, project management, training and many other specialized services. These sections also feature a listing of further information sources, such as publications, trade bodies, and exhibition and conference organizers. There is also an easy-to-use telephone directory, cross-referenced to suppliers.
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