Advances in Geoinformatics

Geoinformatics is a field of science and technology, which employs and develops information science infrastructure to understand, analyze and solve cartographic, geoscientific and geographic problems. Research in this field has enabled its use in global and local environmental, security and energy programs. Some of the focus areas of geoinformatics include the development of geospatial database, analyzing geoinformation by using geographic information systems and geovisualization, geospatial analysis and modeling among many others. Various advances in this field have expanded its applications in diverse areas including virtual globes, urban planning, environmental modeling, transport network planning and management, public health, oceanography, land-use management, aviation, telecommunications, archeological reconstruction, biodiversity conservation, etc. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of geoinformatics. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with this subject will benefit alike from this book.