standards of global datasets 
In conclusion, the first priority of actions by the 
ISPRS is to have linkages with other groups 
with the same purpose to develop better global 
database. The second priority is to initiate 
actions such as documentation/publication of the 
present situation of global database, the 
standardization of metadata for global datasets, 
and the standardization of map projection and 
data structure. 
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