Bücher der Reihe Innovations in GIS

Contains revised and updated versions of contributions to the first scientific symposium on research in geographic information systems GISRUK. It provides details on the range and diversity of research programmes in the science of GIS covering

Focusing on the application of GIS technologies within the context of the natural environment, and identifying particular analytical challenges, this book illustrates the broader opportunities available when applying GIS to other areas of the sciences and social sciences. The contributions explore the key themes of representation, modeling,

With contributions from well-known experts in GIS technology, this book clearly illustrates how the use of GIS can make significant contributions to trans-disciplinary initiatives to address environmental problems. The book takes an interdisciplinary look at the capacities of GIS to integrate, analyze, and display data on which decisions must be