This workshop develops a structured approach to resolving issues associated with organising and structuring data for GIS-based environmental models. It uses practical examples from the speakers research experiences in Australia, US and the UK.
Data quality, accuracy and sampling of spatial data (Richard Aspinall, Fiona Ellis), and time-related issues (Brian Lees, Bill Fitzgerald) are discussed and both environmental models (Larry Band, Kim Lowell) and socio-economic models (Greg Elmes) are considered. Additionally, a computer science perspective methods for supporting various types of integration is described (Mark Gahegan).
The workshop will provide a detailed overview of the many issues associated with developing environmental modelling within GIS. Those attending should gain a more integrated view of the way in which these issues can be resolved.
Proposed Speakers
Richard Aspinall : MLURI, UK
Brian Lees : ANU, Australia
Fiona Ellis : ANU, Australia
Bill Fitzgerald : ANU, Australia
Mark Gahegan : Curtin, Australia
Kim Lowell : Laval, Canada
Larry Band : Toronto, Canada
Greg Elmes : W Virginia, USA