The information accessible on this area of the INSPIRE site has been provided by Spatial Data Interest Communities (SDICs) and Legally Mandated Organisation (LMOs) via the ongoing Call for Expression of Interest for INSPIRE development.

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Description
SDIC Title Österreichischer Dachverband für Geographische Information / Austrian Umbrella Organization for Geographic Information
Acronym AGEO
Details
Mission and Objectives The main objective is the promotion of using geographic information and enhancing interdisciplinary applications of geographic information by creating public awareness, exchange of information about availability of data and stimulationg professional education and development. The association represents the interests of the GI society in Austria towards international umbrella organizations and institutions on European level.
Mandate AGEO is a non-profit umbrella organisation of public and private institutions and interest groups and university institutes. No individual members.
Formal Mandate None
Main Activities AGEO actively contributes to the development of an Austrian Spatial Data Infrastructure. An investigation into the feasibility of a nationwide web-portal including metadata services for GI was initiated by AGEO in coopertation with the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour. Strong links with other European players have been established. An annual seminar on burning issues of GI is an established event.
SDIC URL www.ageo.at
Membership AGEO members are public institutions, private companies, universities, utility companies and other associations with a regional balance across Austria.
Typology Thematic
Comments
Contact information for SDIC
Contact Person Gerda SCHENNACH
Organisation AGEO Austrian Umbrella Organization for Geographic Information
Function Secretary-General
Address Buergerstrasse 34, A 6010 Innsbruck
Country AUSTRIA
Tel +43/512/588091-1301
Fax +43/512/588091-1253 
PROPOSED ROLE IN INSPIRE DEVELOPMENT
Which role(s) do you foresee for the SDIC in INSPIRE development
  1. allocate experts to Drafting Teams
  2. submit reference material as input to the Drafting Teams
  3. participate in the review process
  4. implement pilot projects to test/revise/develop the draft Implementing Rules
  5. contribute to cost/benefit analysis of the draft Implementing Rules
  6. contribute to awareness raising and training
  7. be kept informed
Area of work/experience
Geographic Domain: National
Description of geographic extent Austria
Societal Sector public and private sector, interest groups, government, users
Specific Expertise
Metadata
Data Specifications
Network services
Data and Service Sharing
Monitoring and Reporting
INSPIRE Data Themes
Title UserProducerCoordinator
Coordinate reference systems  
Geographical grid systems  
Geographical names  
Administrative units  
Cadastral parcels  
Transport networks  
Hydrography  
Elevation  
Land cover  
Orthoimagery  
Statistical units
Buildings
Soil
Land use
Environmental monitoring Facilities
Agricultural and aquaculture facilities
Area management/restriction/regulation zones & reporting units
Natural risk zones
Bio-geographical regions
Habitats and biotopes
Species distribution
Previous Experience relevant for INSPIRE development AGEO members are actors in a wide range of activities concerning reference data and environment in private und public sector
Primary Business Geographic Information, Services and application providing 
Environmental application domains All kinds of monitoring environmental issues  

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