Computation and Visualization for Understanding Dynamics in Geographic Domains: A Research Agenda

by Yuan; May

• ISBN13: 9781420060324
• ISBN10: 1420060325
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-12-26
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

The world is ever changing, and to achieve a comprehensive understanding of it, we need theoretical and methodological advances to decode complex dynamics in human and environmental systems. Computation and Visualization for the Understanding of Dynamics in Geographic Domains: A Research Agenda synthesizes key ideas and issues discussed during the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) workshop. It expands popular discussions to include a comprehensive overview of the subject and new approaches to advance our understanding of geographic dynamics through computation and visualization.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Workshop	p. 2
Reporting on the Workshop	p. 4
Acknowledgments	p. 6
The Nature of Geographic Dynamics	p. 7
Definitions	p. 8
Drivers of Geographic Dynamics	p. 11
Outcomes of Geographic Dynamics	p. 19
Summary	p. 27
Data Modeling Approaches	p. 31
Time-Stamped Approaches	p. 31
Change-Based versus Event-Based Approaches	p. 34
Movement-Based versus Activity-Based Approaches	p. 38
Process-Based Representation	p. 41
Visual Approaches	p. 47
Storytelling Visualization	p. 48
Visual Analytics	p. 57
Analysis and Modeling Approaches	p. 69
Descriptive Approaches	p. 70
Predictive Modeling Methods	p. 78
Research Challenges and Recommendations	p. 89
Research Challenges	p. 89
Recommendations	p. 94
References	p. 97
Index	p. 111
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