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Computation and visualization for understanding dynamics in geographic domains : a research agenda
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Publication Information:
Rotan, FL. ; CRC, 2008
Physical Description:
112 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9781420060324

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Summary

This book aims to synthesize key ideas and issues discussed during the workshop held in 2006 and expand upon the workshop discussions to provide a comprehensive overview of geographic dynamics and approaches to advancing the understanding through computation and visualization.


Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
I Workshopp. 2
II Reporting on the Workshopp. 4
III Acknowledgmentsp. 6
Chapter 2 The Nature of Geographic Dynamicsp. 7
I Definitionsp. 8
II Drivers of Geographic Dynamicsp. 11
III Outcomes of Geographic Dynamicsp. 19
IV Summaryp. 27
Chapter 3 Data Modeling Approachesp. 31
I Time-Stamped Approachesp. 31
II Change-Based versus Event-Based Approachesp. 34
III Movement-Based versus Activity-Based Approachesp. 38
IV Process-Based Representationp. 41
Chapter 4 Visual Approachesp. 47
I Storytelling Visualizationp. 48
II Visual Analyticsp. 57
Chapter 5 Analysis and Modeling Approachesp. 69
I Descriptive Approachesp. 70
II Predictive Modeling Methodsp. 78
Chapter 6 Research Challenges and Recommendationsp. 89
I Research Challengesp. 89
II Recommendationsp. 94
Referencesp. 97
Indexp. 111