Geographical information science3

Michael F. Goodchild

doi:10.1080/02693799208901893

Geographical information science3

Michael F. Goodchild

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Abstract

Research papers at conferences such as EGIS and the International Symposia on Spatial Data Handling address a set of intellectual and scientific questions which go well beyond the limited technical capabilities of current technology in geographical information systems. This paper reviews the topics which might be included in a science of geographical information. Research on these fundamental issues is a better prospect for long-term survival and acceptance in the academy than the development of technical capabilities. This paper reviews the current state of research in a series of key areas and speculates on why progress has been so uneven. The final section of the paper looks to the future and to new areas of significant potential in this area of research.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	31-45
Number of pages	15
Journal	International Journal of Geographical Information Systems
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02693799208901893
State	Published - 1992
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Information Systems
Geography, Planning and Development
Library and Information Sciences
General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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