GIStietokantaan
GIStietokantaan is a Finnish term used in geographic information systems to describe the storage and management of geographic data in a database. The approach contrasts with file-based GIS data stores and emphasizes centralized, queryable, and scalable storage.
A GIS database typically stores vector data (points, lines, polygons) and raster data, along with spatial attributes
Interoperability relies on standards and formats from the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) and international standards for
In practice, GIStietokantaan involves data governance, metadata creation, access control, and licensing. Workflows include data import,
In Finland, GIS databases are used by municipal authorities and national agencies for urban planning, environmental