Time-integrative Geographic Information Systems - Management and Analysis of Spatio-Temporal Data [Hardcover]

Thomas Ott (Author), Frank Swiaczny (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540410163 | ISBN-13: 978-3540410164 | Publication Date: March 26, 2001 | Edition: 1

The book deals with the integration of temporal information in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The main purpose of a historical or time-integrative GIS is to reproduce spatio-temporal processes or sequences of events of the real world in a model in such a way as to make them accessible for spatial query, analysis and visualisation. The volume reflects theoretical thoughts on the interrelations of space and time and includes practical examples taken from various fields of application (spatial/environmental analysis, demographics, history, business data warehousing).

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the first edition: "The integration of time in predominantly spatially driven and static geographical information systems (GIS) has been biased towards theoretical concepts rather than practical solutions. This book by Ott and Swiaczny provides a new addition to the small but growing collection of textbooks that are available on temporal GIS. … This book will be of use to graduate students and senior undergraduate students … . Professionals whose work involves the development of spatiotemporal databases will find interest in this book." (Suzana Dragicevic, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, Vol. 30, 2003)

From the Back Cover

The book deals with the integration of temporal information in Geographic Information Systems. The main purpose of an historical or time-integrative GIS is to reproduce spatio- temporal processes or sequents of events in the real world in the form of a model. The model thus making them accessible for spatial query, analysis and visualization. This volume reflects both theoretical thoughts on the interrelations of space and time, as well as practical examples taken from various fields of application (e.g. business data warehousing, demographics, history and spatial analysis).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (March 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540410163
• ISBN-13: 978-3540410164
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,424,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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