Handbook of Research on Geoinformatics

Hassan A. Karimi (University of Pittsburgh, USA)

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781591409953

EISBN13: 9781591409960

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-995-3

Description:

Geoinformatics is the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing, and using geospatial information. It encompasses a broad range of disciplines brought together to create a detailed but understandable picture of the physical world and our place in it.

The Handbook of Research on Geoinformatics is the first reference work to map this exciting interdisciplinary field, discussing the complete range of contemporary research topics such as computer modeling, geometry, geoprocessing, and geographic information systems. This expansive reference work covers the complete range of geoinformatics related issues, trends, theories, technologies, and applications.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

3D surface models
Artificial Neural Networks
Cognitive ergonomic route directions
Cognitive Maps
Distributed geoprocessing
Distributed geospatial data
Geoinformatics
Geoportals
Geospatial and temporal semantic analytics
Geospatial web services
Grid computing and technology
Image database indexing techniques
Location-Based Services
Map overlay problem
Rough sets and granular computing
Spatial data infrastructures
Support Vector Machines
Temporal GIS research and technologies
Web map server data formats

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This handbook of research provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and discoveries made in the emerging field of geoinformatics.

– Hassan A. Karimi, University of Pittsburgh, USA

Expert contributors from the fields of environmental informatics, software design, and high performance computing offer students and researchers a detailed survey of such geoinformatics topics such as spatial databases, mapping and visualization, analysis and ontologies, distributed geoprocessing, and location-based services.

– Book News Inc. (May 2009)

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