Addressing and Geocoding of Demographic Data on a Global Basis.

Abstract

A comparison of the use of GIS, GPS and remotely sensed imagery/digital aerial photography in the creation of demographic and street data by the national census, statistical and mapping authorities of over 20 countries throughout the world will be presented. The precision, accuracy, level of detail, choice of basemap and cost and availability of data developed in countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, Malaysia and Israel and in several other countries will be presented. The implications for geocoding, addressing and spatial analysis of the structure and content of these various sets of geospatial data will be discussed. Implications for the enhancement and maintenance of U.S. street centerline data will be stressed.