FOREWORD
Geoinformatics 2004, the 12th International Conference on Geoinformatics, is the premier research forum for Geospatial Information Research. It commenced in 1992 in Buffalo, and has been held every year since. Meetings have been held in North America and Asia in Beijing (1993), Calgary (1994), Hong Kong (1995), West Palm Beach (1996), Taipei (1997), Beijing (1998), Ann Arbor (1999), Monterey (2000), Bangkok (2001), Nanjing (2002), and Toronto (2003, cancelled due to the outbreak of SARS). This is the premier event organized by the University of Gävle, together with the Association of Chinese Professionals in Geographic Information Science (CPGIS-abroad).
This conference is the first of the series that takes place in Europe, hence the subtitle of the conference - bridging the Pacific and Atlantic. I believe it offers an opportunity for all professionals involved in research and development of geographic information systems, global position systems and remote sensing to discuss new theories and technologies around geoinformatics research.
Based on the extended abstracts and following advice from the program committee, the organizing committee selected 108 papers (involving 264 authors from 29 different countries) around 10 different themes included in the proceedings. The conference themes include some emerging research issues such as location-based services and geovisualization as well as long studied conventional issues. As a post-conference publication effort, some selected papers around special themes will go another round of review process to be published in special issues with some scientific journals.
The organization of the event is rather team-oriented work. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to thank CPGIS, the University of Gävle, our sponsors and all those individuals involved in making it a successful event, in particular, Kickan Fahlstedt, the conference secretary who took most administrative and organizational matters into her hands; Anders Brandt who read the papers and provided useful comments to the authors; Bengt Eriksson, Stig-Göran Mårtensson, and Bengt Rystedt who are always very supportive for the event; Peter Fisher and David Maguire who share their vision on current geoinformatics research; and all the authors who contribute with their papers of high quality.
Last but not least, the following colleagues or students deserve special thanks for their contributions to the organization of the conference: Gunter Göckelmann, Pia Ollert- Hallqvist, Anna Hansson, Neta Hedberg, Elisabeth Hugg, Mikael Johansson, Rebecca Jonsson, Hendrik Loch, Bengt-Olof Lundinger, Staffan Nygren, Kaj Wejander, and Wenjun Xie.
Welcome to the Geoinformatics 2004, and enjoy your stay in Gävle!
Bin Jiang
Co-chair of the organizing committee
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CONTENTS - VOLUME 1
Keynote session
The logic of fuzzy detecting change in geographical information, p. 3
P. Fisher
Distributed GIS: computing in the internet age, p. 4
D. Maguire
Plenary session
About egocentric geovisualisation, p. 7
L. Meng
Shannonian, semantic and pragmatic geoinformation, p. 15
J. Portugali
Spatio-temporal modelling and analysis of geolifelines, p. 22
C. Claramunt
Location-based service, mobile GIS and GPS
Location-based solutions for application services, p. 25
K.H. Kim, S.G. Hong, J.H. Park and J.H. Lee
A test-bed simulator for GPS and GIS integrated navigation and positioning research: - bus positioning, using GPS observations, odometer readings and map matching, p. 31
J. Li, G. Taylor, C. Brunsdon, A. Olden, D. Steup and M. Winter
Real-time map labelling for personal navigation, p. 39
Q. Zhang and L. Harrie
Multi-criteria decision analysis for location based services, p. 47
M. Raubal and C. Rinner
Map generalization for OSMasterMap data in location based services & mobile GIS applications, p. 54
S. Anand, J.M. Ware and G.E. Taylor
The media and the messages of location-based services (LBS): death of distance or the revenge of geography?, p. 61
D.Z. Sui
Real time community mapping: evaluating two wireless technology approaches, p. 69
Y. Lao
Digital data collection and analysis techniques for forestry applications, p. 77
M.G. Wing and L.D. Kellogg
A review of research and development on intelligent transport systems in Hong Kong - a geographic information system perspective, p. 84
W.Z. Shi and H.K. Lam
A distributed architecture for WAP-based mobile GIS, p. 92
Wang F., Bian F. and Hou Y.
Efficient routing service for the open LBS services, p. 99
S.-S. Kim and J.-H. Park
Network perspective for spatial data distribution on wireless environments, p. 107
E. Lee, M.-J. Kim, M. Kim and B.-T. Jang
Precise navigation with the use of buffer zones, p. 115
A. Banachowicz and J. Uriasz
The implementation of presentation service using JAVA web services, p. 120
T.-W. Heo and J.-H. Park
An open architecture of common core component for location based service, p. 127
J.-C. Kim, J.-H. Park and J.-H. Lee
Open LBS solution architecture using service chaining webservices technology, p. 134
S.-G. Hong, K.-H. Kim and J.-H. Park
Analysis accuracy integrated position of hyperbolic system JEMIOLUSZKA and satellite navigation system GPS, p. 139
A. Banachowicz and R. Kamiński
Spatio-temporal modelling and databases
A web-based multimedia framework for diffusing spatio-temporal information: application to natural hazards, p. 149
P-A. Davoine, J. Gensel and H. Martin
Continuous data warehouse: concepts, challenges and potentials, p. 157
T.O. Ahmed, M. Miquel and R. Laurini
An extended locking method for geographical database with spatial rules, p. 165
Cheng C., Shen P., Zhang M. and Lu F.
A hybrid approach to detect spatial-temporal outliers, p. 173
T. Cheng and Z. Li
A knowledge-based restricted problem solving method in GIS applications, p. 179
Wei H., Xu Q. and Bai Y.
Representation of moving objects along a road network, p. 187
N. Van de Weghe, A.G. Cohn, P. Bogaert and P. De Maeyer
A three-dimensional temporal GIS for the analysis of morphometric changes, p. 195
M. Sriti, R. Thibaud and C. Claramunt
Quality assessment and uncertainty handling in spatial data mining, p. 203
B. He, T. Fang and D. Guo
From the schema matching to the integration of updating information into user geographic databases, p. 211
A. Braun
Construction and specification of spatial configurations in a geographical information retrieval context, p. 219
M. Ould Ahmed Limam and M. Gaio
A new tetrahedral network (TEN) generation algorithm for 3-D GIS, p. 226
Song Z., Liu Y. and Niu W.
GIS data modeling of 17th century fortresses on Dardanelles, p. 233
C. Guney, B. Yuksel and R.N. Celik
The spatial data server based on open GIS standards in heterogeneous distributed environment, p. 241
M.-J. Kim, E. Lee, B.-W. Oh and M. Kim
Vector cellular automata based geographical entity, p. 249
Hu S. and Li D.
A method for testing low-value spatial clustering, p. 257
G. Lin and T. Zhang
Research on Petri Net based spatiotemporal data model, p. 265
Yin Z. and Li L.
Advances in earth observation technologies
Lossless inter-array predictive coding for subpixel-shifted satellite images based on texture analysis, p. 275
Gao S., Zhang X.J. and Sun W.D.
Visualizing distributions from multi-return lidar data to understand forest structure, p. 283
D. Kao, M. Kramer, A. Love, J. Dungan and A. Pang
3D scanning and photogrammetry for heritage recording: a comparison, p. 291
W. Boehler and A. Marbs
On modelling and visualisation of high resolution virtual environments using LIDAR data, p. 299
S. Ahlberg, U. Söderman, M. Elmqvist and Å. Persson
The utilization of GPR data in GIS, p. 307
Chen B.Z., Hu Z.Q. and Li W.D.
APIAS - Airborne photos and images attainment system, p. 311
J.C.C. Gonçalves Junior, E.C. Piovesan, G.C. Silveira and E.A. Silva
Geovisualisation
Representation of geographic terrain surface using global indexing, p. 321
J. Kolar
Geo-visualization support for multidimensional clustering, p. 329
G. Andrienko and N. Andrienko
Annotated observations as knowledge construction elements in visual data analysis, p. 336
I. Denisovich
3D geovisualization as a communication and analysis tool in fluvial geomorphology, p. 339
S.A. Brandt and B. Jiang
A study on algorithms of a 3D visualization dynamic modification system based on TIN, p. 347
P. Yang, H. Lin, S.J. Mao and D. Shen
A multi-user mobile system to visualize environmental processes, p. 355
J. Danado, E. Dias, T. Romão, N. Correia, A. Trabuco, C. Santos, J. Serpa, M. Costa and A. Câmara
Interacting with 17th century fortresses on Dardanelles through web-based geo-visualization, p. 363
C. Guney and R.N. Celik
Visualization of landscape data in digital maps by exclusive use of XML-based languages, p. 370
K. Neumann, P. Ahlbrecht, S. Eckstein, B. Mathiak and A. Kupfer
Embedding digital rights in geovisualizations, p. 375
J. Döllner
Experimental research on web-based 3D terrain visualization - using Java3D and Microsoft.Net, p. 383
Wang Y., Tan H. and Liu J.
The principles of designing CIS - cartographic information system, p. 389
Zheng S. and Chen Y.
A network common data form (NetCDF) utility for efficient environmental data processing and visualization, p. 397
J. Liu, J.M. Chen, D.T. Price, and S. Liu
Design and implementation of high precision map symbol library based on GDI+, p. 405
Wu X., Du Q., Cai Z. and Xu Z.
User-centered 3D geovisualisation, p. 412
A. Nielsen
Studying groundwater resource by volume visualization technology, p. 417
Zhu G., Xu Z., Wu X. and Yan H.
Cognition theory-based research on adaptive user interface for GEO-visualization system, p. 424
Ling Y., Chen Y. and Wang Y.
CONTENTS - VOLUME 2
GIS in urban planning and modelling
Spatial patterns of urban growth in Nepal: a GIS-assisted analysis, p. 435
M. Adhikari, B.A. Portnov and M. Schwartz
What's planning (support system design)?, p. 443
M. Campagna and G. Deplano
GIS and remote sensing for urban planning: a case of Festac town, Lagos, Nigeria, p. 451
M.J. Fasona and A.S. Omojola
Geographical information systems on the web for public participation in planning, p. 459
O. Gudes, E. Stern and T. Svoray
Study on China National Park planning supported by spatial information technology, p. 464
Dang A., Liu X., Yang R. and Zhuang Y.
Uncertainty and data quality
Uncertainty evaluation of military terrain analysis results by simulation and visualization, p. 473
P. Horttanainen and K.Virrantaus
Defuzzification operators for geographical data of nominal scale, p. 481
T. Hatzichristos and J. Potamias
Fuzzy model and Kriging for imprecise soil polygon boundaries, p. 489
R. Sunila, E. Laine and O. Kremenova
Fuzzy description of fuzzy direction relations and their similarities, p. 496
Du S., Wang Q. and Yang Y.
A new approach for modeling uncertainty in remote sensing change detection process, p. 503
A. Alimohammadi, H.R. Rabiei and P.Z. Firouzabadi
GIS in environmental management and decision making
Mapping landslide susceptibility in the Three Gorges area, China using GIS, expert systems and fuzzy logic, p. 511
A-X. Zhu, R. Wang, J. Qiao, Y. Chen, Q. Cai and C. Zhou
A 3D GIS for managing building rehabilitation process, p. 518
F. Ramos, D. Siret and M. Musy
Spatial-temporal carbon sequestration under land USE and land cover change, p. 525
S. Liu, J. Liu and T.R. Loveland
GIS based analysis of store closure: a case study of an Office Depot store in Cincinnati, p. 533
Y. Xu and L. Liu
Branch bank closures in Sydney: a geographical perspective and analysis, p. 541
L. Zhao, B. Garner and B. Parolin
Integration of multidisciplinary knowledge and modelling techniques for a river-SDSS, p. 549
J. Möltgen and G. Schmidt
Applications of GIS and RS for land use dynamics monitoring in the rim zone of North China, p. 557
Z. Qin, B. Xu, J. Liu and W. Zhang
A methodology for siting a water harvesting reservoir, p. 565
W.M. Jabre and F.A. Awar
Landscape indices for comparison of spatial forest patterns in different geographical regions, p. 573
E.M. De Clercq and R.R. De Wulf
GIS in spatial management on a local level of administration in Poland, p. 578
P. Fogel and J. Fiszczuk-Wiktorowicz
Development of spatial GIS database for monitoring on dynamic state of grassland productivity, p. 585
and animal loading balance in Northern China
B. Xu, X. Xin, Z. Qin, H. Liu, Z. Chen, G. Yang, W. Wu, Q. Zhou and X. Wu
Remote sensing coupled to a database of catchments and coastal zones, p. 593
S.G. Halldórsdóttir and H. Þorbergsson
Regionalization of N2O measurements for the North China Plain, p. 599
G. Bareth and M. Kogge
Application of RS and GIS in ecological environmental dynamic monitoring and management information system, p. 607
Liao K.
Geospatial cancer analysis for the state of Santa Catarina, brazil - environmental parameters considered, p. 615
C.E. Hübner and F.H. Oliveira
Information extraction from remote sensing data
Object-based updating of land-use maps of urban areas using satellite remote sensing, p. 623
R.J. Dekker
Multiscale object-specific analysis: scale problems and multiscale solutions, p. 631
O. Hall, G.J. Hay and D.J. Marceau
A greedy point algorithm derived by Gabor filter bank for IKONOS satellite image segmentation, p. 639
N. Nezamoddini-Kachouie and J. Alirezaie
A modeling-based threshold approach to derive change/no change information over vegetation area, p. 647
Y. Hu, S.M. de Jong and R. Sluiter
A neural network approach for information extraction from remotely sensed data, p. 655
J. Liu, G. Shao, H. Zhu and S. Liu
New stereo matching and 3D view generation algorithms using aerial stereo images, p. 663
J.-C. Kim and J.-H. Park
Comparison of remote sensing based analysis of crop diseases by using high resolution multispectral and hyperspectral data - case study: Rhizoctonia solani in sugar beet -, p. 670
R. Laudien, G. Bareth and R. Doluschitz
A comparison of land-use classification with sampled IKONOS and TM imagery, p. 677
Tang Z. and Zhu L.
Quality study of ASTER data geometry by digitize contour lines in ILWIS, p. 683
A. Partovi, K. Grabmaier and J. Hendrikse
A new algorithm for map projection reverse transformation in GIS, p. 691
Teng J., Huang W. and Sun M.
Exploitation of geospatial techniques for studying the snow and water runoff parameters, p. 699
A.S. Almas, M. Azam, M.J. Butt and S. Amer
Land cover mapping of Khulna City applying remote sensing technique, p. 707
M. Billah and G.A. Rahman
Integration of ground sampling with satellite imaging through GIS database to monitor rangeland productivity for grazing in north China, p. 715
Z. Qin, B. Xu, W. Li, W. Zhang and J. Liu
Forestry inventory and information systems in developing countries: constraints and benefits, p. 723
S.M. Malaza, P.G. Abbot and S. Mabena
Multi-scale representation and generalisation
Building a multi-granularity based spatial database, p. 733
Cheng C. and Lu F.
Automated generalisation in a multiple representation database, p. 741
M. Dunkars
Data update across multi-scale databases, p. 749
H.-K. Kang, J.-W. Moon and K.-J. Li
Modelling urban road networks integrating multiple representations of complex road and junction structures, p. 757
N.N. Ulugtekin, A.O. Dogru and R.C. Thomson
Streaming of compressed multi-resolution geographic vector data, p. 765
J. Persson
Metadata and spatial data infrastructure
A hierarchical framework to aid the entry of metadata, p. 775
J.-H. Hong, Y.-H. Chen and H.-P. Liao
Building a taxonomy of GI knowledge - using Bloom's taxonomy to evaluate non-professional users' understanding of GI, p. 783
M. Arleth
Opportunities and challenges for SDI development in developing countries - a case study of, p. 789
Uganda
M. Musinguzi, G. Bax and S.S. Tickodri-Togboa
SDI and network-based GIS for disaster management, p. 797
A. Mansourian, A. Rajabifard and M.J.V. Zoej
Discovering structure in geographical metadata, p. 805
I. Podolak and U. Demšar
Map interface valid coverage analysis based on XML metadata, p. 812
H.-P. Liao and J.-H. Hong
A cadastral domain model, p. 820
J.M. Paasch