Development of geospatial activities in Russia: strategic directions and priorities

Abstract

Scientific literature and official documents on the development of geospatial activities are analyzed in the paper. Arguments confirming that such activities is one of the key drivers of national socio-economic development are given. Based on the analysis of domestic profile agencies` scope the assessment of their readiness to create and mass use of geospatial knowledge infrastructure in many areas of economy is provided. The authors identified strategic directions for the development of geospatial activities in Russia, formulated priority tasks for the transformation of such industry and creation the national geospatial ecosystem that contributes to widespread operating spatial data in the economy and state security. The topics of breakthrough R and Ds on the creation and development of intelligent solutions and technologies for processing information that forms the corresponding competencies are proposed. The goals aimed at upgrading the system of training highly qualified personnel and measures to improve geospatial activities in the Russian Federation are listed