Handling geographic information: report of the Committee of Enquiry chaired by Lord Chorley

Department of the Environment, 1988
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Falling computer costs and the rapid development of new systems now offer a real possibility for improvement in the use and handling of geographic information, in the interests of better management, use of resources, planning and decision-making. This report is concerned with identifying the means whereby these benefits may be secured and any barriers or constraints removed.

History

First published 1987. This document was previously available within The Construction Information Service in 6 parts, which have now been combined into this single complete pdf.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Statistics and information, GIS
  • Geographic information systems (GIS)

Publisher History

The Department of the Environment merged with the Department of Transport to form the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. This organisation has since combined with others to form the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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