Collaborative Geographic Information Systems.1591408458 Collaborative geographic information systems geographic information system (GIS) Computerized system that relates and displays data collected from a geographic entity in the form of a map. The ability of GIS to overlay existing data with new information and display it in colour on a computer screen is used primarily to . Ed. by Shivanand Balram and Suzana Dragicevic. Idea Group Publishing 2006 364 pages $79.95 Paperback G70 The purpose of the editors (both of Simon Fraser Simon Fraser may refer to: Lords Lovat:
Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. , and decision making using geographic information systems-based technologies. After introducing the origin, structures, and boundaries of collaborative GIS, the papers are organized into thematic sections addressing system design, group spatial planning Spatial planning refers to the methods used by the public sector to influence the distribution of people and activities in spaces of various scales. Spatial planning includes all levels of land use planning including urban planning, regional planning, national spatial plans, and in , and mapping; modeling, decision support, and visualization; and Internet and wireless applications. A conclusion reviews future research directions. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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