“数字化地球”是 2 1世纪知识经济的战略制高点 ,辽宁省虽然经济欠发达 ,但完全可以在“数字化”的领域内实现跨越式发展 ,以最快的速度迎头赶上国内发达地区。“数字化辽宁”应该有所为有所不为 ,采取分步走战略 ,近期内打好基础 ,及早建立基础空间数据设施 ,并优先开发城市地理信息系统。 “Digital Earth” is a strategic high ground of knowledge economy in 21st century. Although underdeveloped economy in Liaoning Province, it is entirely possible to achieve leapfrog development in the field of “digitization” and to catch up with the developed areas in the quickest speed. “Digital Liaoning” should do something for nothing, take a step-by-step strategy, lay the foundation in the near future, establish basic space data facilities as soon as possible, and prioritize the development of urban geographic information systems.