Title
Developing A Conceptual Framework For Visually-Enabled Geocollaboration
Abstract
Most work with geospatial data, whether for scientific analysis, urban and environmental planning, or business decision making is carried out by groups. In contrast, geographic information technologies have been built and assessed only for use by individuals. In this paper we argue that, to support collaboration with geospatial information, specific attention must be given to tools that mediate understanding and support negotiation among participants. In addition, we contend that visual representations have a particularly important role to play as mediators of geocollaborative activities. With these contentions as a starting point, we present a framework for study of visually-enabled collaboration with geospatial information and for development, implementation, and assessment of geoinformation technologies that support that collaboration. The paper concludes with a brief description of two prototype geocollaborative environments that illustrate the use of the framework developed and provide the basis for discussing goals for futher research.
Year
DOI
Venue
2004
10.1080/13658810310001596094
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SCIENCE
Keywords
Field
DocType
conceptual framework,geospatial data,environmental planning
Geospatial analysis,Geographic information system,Data mining,Information technology,Computer science,Knowledge management,Business decision mapping,Conceptual framework,Negotiation
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
18
1
1365-8816
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
59
4.51
43
Authors
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alan M. MacEachren11207104.22
Isaac Brewer229523.44