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For example, in order to meet programmatic goals such as: "Analyze land use change in large metropolitan areas using USGS-derived temporal data" (UDRP, 2001~- it is essential to have the supporting spatial information. Partnership programs that utilize the NSDI Framework data for change detection or analysis for specific applications would be valuable as a means to ensure that the NSDI resources support this functionality adequately, and also to develop tools and methodologies for change detection and analysis in the NSDI context.
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However, according to ESRI (2001a) : "The Geography Network complements and supports the FGDC's efforts to create a National Spatial Data Infrastructure, ...
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It is interesting to note, that in the open environment of the Internet, the FGDC data clearinghouse nodes could become part of The Geography Network. Clearly, The Geography Network will enhance the concept of the NSDI by potentially providing a highly popular and robust starting point for the search of the most complete inventory of spatial data for any part of the world.
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