Emerging Spatial Information Systems and Applications

Several emerging phenomena and technologies, such as the increasing availability of open source software and the continuing evolution of distributed computing, are introducing a new dynamic into information system development. Emerging Spatial Information Systems and Applications presents innovative spatial information systems that have been developed for a specific problem or decision-making situation, and discusses key concepts and theories underlying current spatial information systems. This book also covers technology trends and emerging concepts that may impact spatial information system development and applications.