Spatial data becoming ubiquitous
ŸLocation Aware and Enabled Infrastructure
–Defense, Logistics, Mobile devices
ŸInternet Portals: MapQuest, Yahoo, MapPoint.NET
ŸAutomobiles: by 2006, 80% of new cars will have some telematics navigation access (eyeforauto 2001)
ŸStructure Databases: Proteomics, Materials Science
Defense:  Every important asset is location enable – people w/GPS, hardware, as well as enemy and neutral assets

Logistics:  Packages, vehicle in real time – GPS and wireless communications

Mobile devices/internet poral:  Commercial wireless carriers adding content and bandwidth

Auto today:  10% coming off line today – concierge, etc – New generation radio

Tracking

Billing:  price based on location; additional services by location