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The Development of a Temporal GIS for the Metropolitan Region Between Longview, WA and Eugene, OR.

4/16/98


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The Development of a Temporal GIS for the Metropolitan Region Between Longview, WA and Eugene, OR.

Objectives of This Presentation

Urban Dynamics Research Program

What is the Problem ?

Human Influences on a Region

Three Components of the Urban Dynamics Program

Temporal Land Characterization

Geographic Analysis

Applications and Impacts

Modeling and Prediction

Developing an Urban Retrospectives Database (GIS)

Time Periods to be Mapped

Temporal Data Layers

Compiling Information from Map Data

Compiling Information from Contemporary Data

Using DLGs

Local Research and Regional Issues

What are the Benefits of a Retrospective Database ?

Contact Information

Deliverables

 Author: Applied Information Technology Division

Email: jbuchanan@gaia.arc.nasa.gov

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