Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

SDE

Definition:

Spatial Data Engine. Manages spatial data in a relational database management system and enables it to be accessed by
ArcGIS, ArcView, and web clients.

Spatial Interface

Formerly known as the Spatial Information Function (SIF), the Spatial Interface provides an interface between an authoritative copy of GIS data and...

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SDWO

Spatial Data Work Order. Intrado system used to order boundary edits and BSA loads.

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Foreign Data

Spatial data provided electronically to the Data Collection team by a PSAP or other 9‐1‐1 agency. This information is used in the creation and...

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Entity

Entity is a TSS data element designated by Intrado to simplify data management by grouping MSAG records. The Entity represents a geographical area...

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