Multidimensional Geographic Information Science

by Jonathan Raper

Overview

The way people normally view a GIS is 2-dimensional, a greatly limiting form. However, as developments occur within the field, researchers and practitioners are finding ways to make a GIS 3-dimensional, and in some instances even 4-dimensional. Being able to view a GIS in more than 2 dimensions greatly enhances its usability.
This forward-looking text, looks at the ways in which 3- and 4-dimensional (multidimensional) GIS can be incorporated into the area in the future using a variety of programming techniques. The author of this unique book also discusses current examples and uses of multidimensional GIS in the field and shows the way forward for users in the coming years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748405077
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/23/2000
Series:	Geographic Information Systems Workshop Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

1. Critique of Two Dimensional GIS 2. Concepts of Space 3. 3D and 4D Spatial Represenations 4. Multimedia and VR Spatial Representation 5. Multidimensional Represenation in Geographic Space 6. Hypermedia Structuring of Geographic Information 7. Handling Dynamic Geographic Phenomena Using Georeferenced Multimedia 8. Creating Georeferenced Virtual Worlds 9. Three Dimensional Modelling of Geoscience Phenomena 10. Spatio-temporal Exploratory Data Analysis

Editorial Reviews

Raper (geographic information science, City U., London) identifies a new research area and enlarges the scope of geo- representation<-->representation explicitly grounded in space and time and referenced to the earth<-->from the limited two- dimensional perspective of many current geographic information systems to the greater richness that representation in three or four dimensions can bring. For readers who use two-dimensional systems or those who do not but do use modelling tools that incorporate space and time, he explores the history of representing space and time, explains the technical foundations of multidimensional systems, and offers some case studies of applications. There are 12 pages of color plates. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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