Time In Geographic Information Systems

by Gail Kucera

Overview

A study into the consideration of the temporal dimension of computerized spatial data handling using GIS. The book describes the use of historical and time-variable data as explicit components of the modelling process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748400591
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/26/1992
Series:	Technical Issues in GIS Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Background; a conceptual model of cartographic time; implementing the approach on common data types; temporal treatment of aspatial attributes; implementation issues; accessing spatiotemporal data; comparison of access methods; summary and conclusions.

Editorial Reviews

Examines the conceptual, logical, and physical design of a GIS that can describe spatial change over time, providing a broad survey of research on spatio-temporality, the philosophy of time, temporal databases, and spatial data structuring. Includes original and previously unpublished research. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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