Geographic Information Science

Michael F. Goodchild; Paul A. Longley

doi:10.1007/978-3-662-60723-7_61

Geographic Information Science

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This chapter begins with a definition of geographic information science (GIScience). We then discuss how this research area has been influenced by recent developments in computing and data-intensive analysis, before setting out its core organizing principles from a practical perspective. The following section reflects on the key characteristics of geographic information, the problems posed by large data volumes, the relevance of geographic scale, the remit of geographic simulation, and the key achievements of GIScience to date. Our subsequent review of changing scientific practices and the changing problems facing scientists addresses developments in high-performance computing, heightened awareness of the social context of geographic information systems (GISystems), and the importance of neogeography in providing new data sources, in driving the need for new techniques, and in heightening a human-centric perspective.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Handbook of Regional Science
Subtitle of host publication	Second and Extended Edition: With 238 Figures and 78 Tables
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages	1597-1614
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783662607237
ISBN (Print)	9783662607220
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-60723-7_61
State	Published - Jan 1 2021
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Big data
Fourth paradigm
GIScience
GISystem
Spatial analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
Business, Management and Accounting(all)
Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)
Social Sciences(all)

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