patial ata ransfer tandard - The latest format to be used by U.S. government agencies to transfer of spatial data between dissimilar computer systems. The SDTS specifies exchange constructs, addressing formats, structure, and content for spatially referenced vector and raster (including gridded) data. MORE
Spatial Data Transfer Standard - A USGS format used for data such as 1:24000 DEMs and DLGs. An SDTS "transfer" consists of multiple files using the .ddf file name extension that usually are packed together into a single .tar.gz file.
Spatial Data Transfer Standards. A FIPS standard (FIPS 173) developed as a mechanism for the transfer of digital spatial data between different computer systems. It specifies exchange constructs, addressing formats, structure, and content for spatially referenced vector and raster data.
The USGS Spatial Data Transmission Standard.
spatial data transfer standard. Federal information processing standard in the United States for exchanging digital cartographic files and associated spatial and attribute data between GIS systems. The purpose of the standard is to ensure that no data will be lost during transfer, that the fidelity of the data and data relationships will be preserved.
Spatial Data Transfer Standard (Federal Information Processing Standard 173)
Spatial Data Transfer Standard for transferring data between multiple geographic data management systems. Includes metadata that addresses internal spatial reference, completeness, positional and attribute accuracy, logical consistency, and data dictionary.