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reduces the burden of network. This study represents just the 
first step in implementing collaborative interpretation of remote 
sensing image. As such, it has many limitations. For example, 
vector symbols for interpretation are too simple and few. An 
efficient conflict resolution mechanism is lacked. In future work, 
it is a challenge to design a symbol library for image 
interpretation, including providing KML elements descriptions 
and symbol tools. 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
This research was supported by “National Natural Science 
Foundation of China Grant 40971232 and 41023001”; 
“National Key Technology R&D Program of China Grant 
2012BAH35B03”; “National High Technology Research and 
Development Program of China Grant 2011 AA010500”; 
“Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of 
China 20106190201000148". 
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