FOSS4GNA 2023 | SpaceTimeIDs : A Novel Approach for Tracking Boundary Changes Over Time

Summary

The presentation introduces SpaceTime IDs, a novel approach developed by the US Department of State to enhance the accessibility and utility of boundary data. It addresses the need for quick access to relevant boundary information by policy officers and introduces SpaceTime IDs as a solution for tracking boundary changes over time.

Highlights

🌐 SpaceTime IDs: A unique identifier system for the hierarchical assembly of line segments into semantically meaningful units, addressing the dynamic nature of boundaries.

🗺️ Enhanced Accessibility: SpaceTime IDs enable quick access to boundary information, crucial for policy officers who may not be boundary experts but require relevant data.

🔄 Change Tracking: The presentation emphasizes the importance of tracking changes in boundary configurations, geographic layouts, and attributes over time using SpaceTime IDs.

🌍 National Geospatial Data Asset: The US Department of State is the lead federal agency for international boundaries, maintaining the large-scale International Boundaries dataset.

🛰️ Geospatial Data Act: The talk highlights the significance of SpaceTime IDs in the context of the Geospatial Data Act, aiming for increased sophistication, scalability, and better dissemination of data.