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Understanding Gazetteers and Data Layers in GIS Community

Explore the role of gazetteers in GIS, how they differ from data layers, and their integration into GIS communities. Discover the significance of place names and named entities within footprints. Learn about digital gazetteer services and the CIMI working group's open initiatives.

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Understanding Gazetteers and Data Layers in GIS Community

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  1. web conferencing to move this further • how is this different from a GIS data layer? Should gazetteer stand along? Why are they different? Should they be embedded in GIS community? • what can a gazetteer can do for you? don’t need a GIS to perform the services of a gazetteer. (j evans)

  2. named entity within footprints (Roger Payne) • Doug Ramsey - is a data layer; doesn’t matter what form it is in • Brand - digital gaz services; Dublin Core relationship, primarily text based link • Moritz - CIMI working group - open and available • Lola - place name is important in query

  3. Robbie - has OGIS discussed a gazetteer? • John: indirect vs. direct georeferencing; not focused on indirect referencing • Would we have to pay? (Robbie) Allen Gaines: catalog services group and coordinate group. No you wouldn’t have to pay for it.

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