{"title":"Invitation to the ISPRS 2008 Beijing","authors":"Chen Jun","doi":"10.1080/10824000609480625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000609480625","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129224809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Yang, Ying Cao, John D. Evans, M. Kafatos, M. Bambacus
{"title":"Spatial Web Portal for Building Spatial Data Infrastructure","authors":"C. Yang, Ying Cao, John D. Evans, M. Kafatos, M. Bambacus","doi":"10.1080/10824000609480616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000609480616","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The past decades have witnessed the rapid growth of heterogeneous geospatial information systems. An important way to share these valuable assets is a spatial data infrastructure (SDI). Recent developments in Web Services and distributed geospatial information services(Yang et al., 2005) provide a practical approach, Web Portals, to building a SDI. This article describes research, development, and challenges related to Web Portals for SDI.","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124933409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenji Zhao, T. Tang, H. Gong, Fuzhou Duan, Ying Mo
{"title":"Dynamic Data Retrieval and Distance Decay of Triangulated Irregular Network(TIN) in Three Dimensional Visualizations","authors":"Wenji Zhao, T. Tang, H. Gong, Fuzhou Duan, Ying Mo","doi":"10.1080/10824000609480613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000609480613","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study presents two computational methods in improvement of large quantity data retrieval and display in 3D GIS virtual reality visualizations. The first method is dynamic data retrieval using quad-tree database structure and level of detail (LOD) algorism. The second is to dynamic simplify TIN mesh during a virtual travel. The streamlined data display was achieved combining partial data retrieval of original quad-tree according LOD parameters, and dynamic erase of nodes not necessary in the TIN as observational scene changes. The results indicated that the computational algorisms drastically increased retrieval and display speeds without compromise the quality of the visualizations.","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126020358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Web-based Survey on Digital Elevation Models","authors":"Mandla V. Ravibabu, K. Jain","doi":"10.1080/10824000609480615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000609480615","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In many earth and environmental science applications, DEMs serve as inputs for detailed spatial analyses, such as the determination of the extent of hydrographic networks, and the classification of terrain for suitability assessments such applications, appreciating the spatial accuracy of the DEM and its variability as a function of location can be critical. Accuracy is very important for any application and user should aware the important of DEM errors and accuracy. Present study, a survey on DEMs investigates how much importance DEM users giving for quality assessment and error analysis. The information provided in this document is based on survey responses received since last 6 months. DEM users from various countries, organizations and industries participated in the survey via the World Wide Web (WWW).","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121054298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Susceptibility and Infection Risk of Schistosomiasis Disease","authors":"A. Zhao, S. Bao, P. Gong","doi":"10.1080/10824000609480617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000609480617","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The environment of schistosomiasis epidemic areas in China is complex with various forms of geomorphologies. The spatial distribution of schistosome (Schistosoma japonicum) and parasitic hosts is random. It is often difficult to eradicate snails(Oncomelania snails) and cercaria, and to avoid interactions with schistosomiasis-susceptible areas for livestock and humans. Rapid, efficient and timely determination of schistosomiasis-susceptible area holds significant importance. This paper first introduces the initial origin and various definitions of schistosomiasis-susceptible area. We present a new definition according to the key parameters that influence the epidemic and transmission of schistosomiasis. Secondly five study aspects of schistosomiasis-susceptible area are summarized in light of the factors that have influences on the formation of schistosomiasis- susceptible area. Problems, drawbacks and causes in different concepts and study methods of schistosomiasis-susceptible area are introduced. Perspectives of historical medical-geography study of schistosomiasis-susceptible area are reviewed. We present spatial simulation and modeling approaches that are based on remote sensing and geographic information systems(GIS) and data-driven models and knowledge-driven model. They represent an important area of new applications of remote sensing and GIS in health related problem solving. Finally, we suggest to import the concepts in hazard/risk analysis into the schistosmiasis epidemiology. This allowed us to put forward two new concepts: susceptibility level and infection risk, for which a primary calculation framework and internal relation is established. We hope to use them as the base for future studies of chistosomiasis-susceptible areas.","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"132 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122771213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mapping the Vulnerability to Potential Toxic Substance Releases from Industrial Facilities under Emergency Situations: A Case Study of Galveston, Texas","authors":"Xuwei Chen, F. Zhan","doi":"10.1080/10824000609480614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000609480614","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This research investigates the spatial variations of vulnerability to toxic substance releases under possible emergency outbreaks in Galveston County, Texas. By identifying the potential risk and measuring the extent of possible impact, we provide useful information for the local government and the public to develop more effective evacuation strategies. Assuming that toxic substance releases occur during a worst-case scenario, we determine the vulnerability based on a combination of five factors at the census block level: (1) population density; (2) the percentage of people under 5 years old and above 65; (3) distance between residence and hazardous sites; (4) road network capacity; (5) density of hazardous sites. We employ the Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres (ALOHA) dispersion model to define the impact areas. We calculate an index for each of the five factors. We weigh the indices equally and generate the overall vulnerability index. Results are visualized in a GIS environment.","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127688202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael P. Finn, E. L. Usery, D. Scheidt, Gregory M. Jaromack, Timothy D. Krupinski
{"title":"An Interface between the Agricultural Non-Point Source (AGNPS) Pollution Model and the ERDAS Imagine Geographic Information System (GIS)","authors":"Michael P. Finn, E. L. Usery, D. Scheidt, Gregory M. Jaromack, Timothy D. Krupinski","doi":"10.1080/10824000609480612","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000609480612","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The U.S. Department of Agriculture developed the Agricultural Non-Point Source (AGNPS) pollution model. The AGNPS pollution model simulates the behavior of runoff, sediment, and nutrient transport from watersheds that have agriculture as their prime use. This model has been used extensively by scientists conducting hydrologic or water quality analyses using computer modeling in an attempt to further understand the complex problem of managing non-point sources of pollution in a watershed hydrology domain. A difficulty with AGNPS is creating and formatting all of the data necessary to execute the model to conduct landscape modeling and watershed analyses. A unique Windows-based program, the AGNPS Data Generator (ADGen), has been developed to simplify the task of preparing and creating the input for AGNPS through an interface with ERDAS Imagine (a Leica Geosystems product). Because of the complexity and quantity of the input required and the nature of the output text file produced by AGNPS, ADGen is a helpful tool for the researcher who is trying to analyze non-point source pollution.","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128613284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"GIS-Based Spatial Analysis of Tai Place Names in Southern China: An Exploratory Study of Methodology","authors":"Fahui Wang, John Hartmann, W. Luo, Pingwen Huang","doi":"10.1080/10824000609480611","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000609480611","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This research is part of an ongoing larger project dealing with the historical origins of the Tai in southern China and Southeast Asia. The sinification of ethnic minorities, such as the Tai, has been a long and ongoing historical process in China. One indication of historical change is reflected in geographical place names over time. Many older Tai names can be recognized because they are named after geographical or other physical features in Tai, such as “rice field”, “village”, “mouth of a river”, “mountain”, “basin”, etc. On the other hand, many other older Tai place names have been obliterated or modified in the process of sinification. The objective of the larger project is to reconstruct the historical past settlements of the Tai from place names. This research is an exploratory study demonstrating how modern GIS and spatial analysis techniques can benefit researchers in historical-linguistic-cultural studies who have been less exposed to them. In particular, GIS-based spatial interpolation and clustering methods are used to map the spatial patterns and identify the concentrations of Tai place names; GIS overlays are used to define some spatial variables, which are then fed into a logistic regression in attempt to explain the spatial patterns.","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128804656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two Computation Methods for Detecting Anisotropy in Image Texture","authors":"Wanxiao Sun, Anaz Zubair Kolappal, Peng Gong","doi":"10.1080/10824000509480604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000509480604","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The presence of anisotropy (direction-dependency) in image texture may result in significant bias in estimated fractal dimension (D) values obtained using existing computation methods, which may affect the effectiveness of fractal techniques in the characterization and classification of image textures. We propose two computation methods to detect the presence of anisotropy in remote sensing imagery. The proposed methods are based on the well accepted walking-dividers and triangular prism concepts and they allow the user to compute D in the 0°, 45°, 90°, and 135 directions. The proposed methods have been tested on real images with different textural appearance. Our results show that the proposed methods appear generally effective in detecting directional bias in estimated D values. The implications of our findings for remote sensing applications of fractal techniques are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120976759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Land Degradation in the Heihe River Basin in Relation to Plant Growth Conditions","authors":"F. Hui, Yongyuan Yin, J. Qi, P. Gong","doi":"10.1080/10824000509480610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10824000509480610","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Land degradation is a crucial issue in semi-arid and arid areas. The Heihe River basin is the second largest inland river basin in the arid regions of Northwest China. Land degradation is a serious passive problem for the socioeconomic development in this region. In this paper, we develop a land degradation model. Land Degradation Index (LDI), which integrates the main factors influencing land degradation. The factors are mainly those related to plant growth conditions: precipitation, potential evapo-transpiration (PE), vegetation fraction cover, slope and aspect, soil type, and land cover. We find that our model can be used to effectively monitor land degradation over this region.","PeriodicalId":331860,"journal":{"name":"Geographic Information Sciences","volume":"11 6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133925009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}