What is a SDI?
nThe term “Spatial Data Infrastructure” (SDI) is often used to denote the relevant
base collection of technologies, policies and institutional arrangements that facilitate the
availability of and access to spatial data.
nThe SDI
provides a basis for spatial data discovery, evaluation, and application for users and providers within
all levels of government, the commercial sector, the non-profit sector, academia and by citizens in
general.
(Source: SDI Cookbook V.2, 25
January 2004)