Operation Office SDI Germany

The Operation Office SDI Germany is responsible for the operation and further development of the national technical components. The employees ensure the provision, maintenance and care as well as the technical support of the components. They also actively participate in national and international technical committees.

The four national technical components are

• Geoportal.de
• Geodatenkatalog.de
• GDI-DE Registry
• GDI-DE Testsuite
• GDI-DE Monitor

The Federal Office of Cartography and Geodesy in Frankfurt am Main is responsible for the technical operation of the SDI Germany components. Based on a catalogue of services, the staff implements the specifications and requirements of the steering committee SDI Germany (Lenkungsgremium GDI-DE), thus ensuring the smooth operation of the technical infrastructure.

The operation of the SDI Germany is jointly financed by the federal and state governments on the basis of the administrative agreement SDI Germany.