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Beaudreau, D.
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Data interoperability is extremely important for Geoscience Australia. GA's ability to produce data in a useable format for stakeholders and the public is key to maximising the uptake and appropriate use of our data. One of the easiest and quickest ways for GA to make data available in a way that can be accessed regardless of the client's software is through the use of web services, in particular OGC web services. GA is involved in two major projects that are working on getting data out to stakeholders and the public. Spatial data interoperability is particularly important to community safety; when responding to emergencies it is vital for information to reach those who need it quickly, and in a format that can be used. Geoscience Australia is involved in developing the National Situational Awareness Tool project that aims to integrate State, Territory and Commonwealth emergency management information into one National Common Operating Procedure. The primary focus of the project is to make web services available from jurisdictions and Commonwealth agencies that can help decision makers during times of crisis. GA in collaboration with the Department of Communications and NICTA is working on The National Map, an open source web application that will allow public and government users to have intuitive access through a map interface to all of Australia's open geospatial data. The National Map architecture is based on open protocols and formats to allow straight-forward incorporation of data services from many existing systems and initiatives, particularly those existing GIS systems managed by government agencies that publish their web services through data.gov.au.
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