…the old

 “Beyond Mapping III” book (30 Topics)

has been reorganized into

 two books (10 Topics each with Further Reading)

 

You are encouraged to access the revised version of the

 Beyond Mapping Compilation Series

 

posted at http://www.innovativegis.com/basis/BeyondMappingSeries/

 

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Chronological Listing of Beyond Mapping Columns

    by Joseph K. Berry appearing in GeoWorld (formally GIS World) magazine from 1989 through present

 

<Click here> right-click to download a printer-friendly version of this listing (.pdf).

 

The compilation of Beyond Mapping columns is organized into three groups—

 

Beyond Mapping III: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns is an online book organizing the columns from 1996 to 2013 into 30 Topics, Introduction and Epilog  (…was reorganized into two books, November 2013)

Beyond Mapping II: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns is an online book organizing the columns from 1993 to 1996 into 10 Topics, Introduction and Epilog

Beyond Mapping I: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns is an online book organizing the columns from 1989 to 1993 into 10 Topics, Introduction and Epilog

 

…click on hyper links below to access the postings; click on any of the figures to pop-up a high resolution graphic.  Permission to use portions of the collection for educational and non-commercial purposes is granted provided reference is made to the author and this online compilation.

 

Notes:  Recent Beyond Mapping columns also can be accessed via http://www.geoplace.com, select the “News” item at the top-left, then “Articles/Columns & Archives” and from the second “or search by” pick list choose “Beyond Mapping.”   Most of the processing and figures discussed in these online papers were derived using MapCalcTM software.  See www.innovativegis.com, “Software” section to download a free MapCalc Learner version with tutorial materials for classroom and self-learning map analysis concepts and procedures.

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Beyond Mapping III: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns …is an online book organizing the Beyond Mapping columns first published in GeoWorld (formally GIS World) from 1996 to 2013 into 28 Topics, Introduction and Epilog.

 

 

Note: click on the hyperlinks below to access the columns compiled into the Beyond Mapping III online book.

 

 

…columns below (highlighted in tan) were published since the Map Analysis book/CD release (after January, 2007)

12

December

2013

Where Do We Go from Here?  Swan Song after 25 years of Beyond Mapping columns

11

November

2013

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Sides of GIS  discusses the potential of geotechnology to hinder (or even thwart) societal progress

10

October

2013

Laying the Foundation for SpatialSTEM: Spatial Mathematics, Map Algebra and Map Analysis — discusses the conceptual foundation and intellectual shifts needed for SpatialSTEM

9

September

2013

The Spatial Key to Seeing the Big Picture — describes a five step process for generating grid map layers from spatially tagged data

8

August

2013

Generating Mountains and Molehills from Field Sampled Data — creating an elevation surface from field sampled data

7

July

2013

In Search of the Elusive Image — describes extended geo-query techniques for accessing images containing a location of interest

6

June

2013

Setting a Place at the Table for Grid-based Data — describes the differences between individual file and table storage approaches

5

May

2013

Mixing It up in GIS Modeling’s Kitchen — an overview of map analysis and GIS modeling considerations

4

April

2013

Spatially Evaluating the T-test — illustrates the expansion of traditional math/stat procedures to operate on map variables to spatially solve traditional non-spatial equations

3

March

2013

Depending on Where is What — develops an organizational structure for spatial statistics

2

February

2013

Recasting Map Analysis Operations for General Consumption — reorganizes ArcGIS’s Spatial Analyst tools into the SpatialSTEM framework that extends traditional math/stat procedures

1

January

2013

Optimal Path Density is not all that Dense (Conceptually) — uses Optimal Path Density Analysis to identify “corridors of common access”

12

December

2012

Bringing Travel and Terrain Directions into Line describes comparison procedures and route evaluation techniques

11

November

2012

Just How Crooked Are Things? discusses distance-related metrics for assessing crookedness

10

October

2012

To Boldly Go Where No Map Has Gone Before identifies Lat/Lon as a Universal Spatial Key for joining database tables

9

September

2012

Organizing Geographic Space for Effective Analysis an overview of data organization for grid-based map analysis

8

August

2012

Altering Our Spatial Perspective through Dynamic Windows discusses the three types of roving windows— fixed, weighted and dynamic

7

July

2012

Narrowing-In on Absurd Gerrymanders — discusses how a Narrowness Index (NI) can be applied to assess redistricting configurations

6

June

2012

Questioning GIS in Higher Education — describes thoughts and notes from a panel discussion on “GIS in Higher Education”

5

May

2012

Infusing Spatial Character into Statistics — describes a statistical structure for spatial statistics operations

4

April

2012

Simultaneously Trivializing and Complicating GIS — describes a mathematical structure for spatial analysis operations

3

March

2012

Paint by Numbers Outside the Traditional Statistics Box — discusses the nature of Spatial Statistics operations

2

February

2012

Map-ematically Messing with Mapped Data — discusses the nature of grid-based mapped data and Spatial Analysis operations

1

January

2012

SpatialSTEM Has Deep Mathematical Roots — provides a conceptual framework for a map-ematical treatment of mapped data

12

December

2011

VtoR and Back! describes various techniques for converting between vector and raster data types

11

November

2011

Contour Lines versus Color Gradients for Displaying Spatial Information  discusses the similarities and differences between discrete contour line and continuous gradient procedures for visualizing map surfaces

10

October

2011

The Universal Key for Unlocking GIS’s Full Potential outlines a global referencing system approach compatible with standard DBMS systems

9

September

2011

Assessing Wildfire Response (Part 2): Jumping Right into It  describes map analysis procedures for determining initial response time for alternative attack modes

8

August

2011

Assessing Wildfire Response (Part 1): Oneth by Land, Twoeth by Air  discusses a spatial model for determining effective helicopter landing zones

7

July

2011

Extending Information into No-Data Areas  describes a technique for “filling-in” information from surrounding data into no-data locations

6

June

2011

Breaking Away from Breakpoints  describes the use of curve-fitting to derive continuous equations for suitability model ratings

5

May

2011

Correlating Maps and a Numerical Mindset  describes a Spatially Localized Correlation procedure for mapping the mutual relationship between two map variables 

4

April

2011

Comparing Apples and Oranges  describes a Standard Normal Variable (SNV) procedure for normalizing maps for comparison

3

March

2011

A Dynamic Tune-up for Distance Calculations  describes the algorithms for dynamic effective distance procedures involving intervening conditions

2

February

2011

Advancing the Concept of Effective Distance  describes the algorithms used in implementing Starter value advanced techniques

1

January

2011

Which Direction Are You Headed?  describes four perspectives on the trailing “S” in the GIS acronym

12

December

2010

GIS’s Supporting Role in the Future of Natural Resources  discusses the influence of human dimensions in natural resources and GIS technology’s role

11

November

2010

A Suitable Framework for GIS Modeling  describes a framework for suitability modeling based on a flowchart of model logic

10

October

2010

Putting GIS Modeling Concepts in Their Place  develops a typology of GIS modeling types and characteristics

9

September

2010

Comparing Emergency Response Alternatives  describes comparison procedures and route evaluation techniques

8

August

2010

Extending Emergency Response Beyond the Lines  discusses basic model processing and modifications for additional considerations

7

July

2010

E911 for the Backcountry  describes development of an on- and off-road travel-time surface for emergency response

6

June

2010

A Twelve-step Program for Recovery from Flaky Forest Formulations  describes a spatial model for identifying Landings and Timbersheds

5

May

2010

Extending Forest Harvesting’s Reach  discusses a multiplicative weighting method for model extension

4

April

2010

Harvesting an Understanding of GIS Modeling  describes a prototype model for assessing off-road access to forest areas

3

March

2010

Fitting Square Pegs into Round GIS Educational Holes discusses the need to engage non-GIS students in developing spatially distributed solutions

2

February

2010

GIS Education’s Need for “Hitchhikers” — establishes the need for engaging “domain experts” in moving geotechnology to the next level  

1

January

2010

A Quick Peek Outside GIS’s Disciplinary Cave  discusses future directions of geotechnology with particular emphasis on career outlook and GIS education

12

December

2009

From a Map Pancake to a Soufflé — continues the discussion of concepts and configuration of a 3D GIS

11

November

2009

Thinking Outside the Box — discusses concepts and configuration of 3-dimensional geography

10

October

2009

Visualizing a Three-dimensional Reality — uses visual connectivity to introduce and reinforce the paradigm of three-dimension geography

9

September

2009

GIS and the Cloud Computing Conundrum — describes cloud computing with particular attention to its geotechnology expression

8

August

2009

Use Spatial Sensitivity Analysis to Assess Model Response  develops an approach for assessing the sensitivity of GIS models

7

July

2009

Melding the Minds of the “-ists” and “-ologists  elaborates on the two basic mindsets driving the geotechnology community

6

June

2009

A Narrow-minded Approach  describes how Narrowness maps are derived

5

May

2009

Identifying Upland Ridges  describes a procedure for locating extended upland ridges

4

April

2009

What’s Missing in Mapping?  discusses the need for identifying data dispersion as well as average in Thematic Mapping

3

March

2009

What’s in a Name  suggests and defines the new term Geotechnology

2

February

2009

Is it Soup Yet?  describes the evolution in definitions and terminology

1

January

2009

Follow These Steps to Map Potential Sales — describes an extensive geo-business application that combines retail competition analysis and product sales prediction

12

December

2008

Can We Really Map the Future? — describes the use of “linear regression” to develop prediction equations relating dependent and independent map variables

11

November

2008

Discover the “Miracles” in Mapping Data Clusters — describes the use of “clustering” to identify inherent groupings of similar data patterns 

10

October

2008

Get “Map-ematical” to Identify Data Zones — describes the use of “level-slicing” for classifying locations with a specified data pattern (data zones)

9

September

2008

Use Map Analysis to Characterize Data Groups — describes the use of “data distance” to derive similarity among the data patterns in a set of map layers

8

August

2008

Interpreting Interpolation Results (and why it is important) — describes the use of “residual analysis” for evaluating spatial interpolation performance

7

July

2008

Myriad Techniques Help to Interpolate Spatial Distributions — discusses the basic concepts underlying spatial interpolation

6

June

2008

Linking Numeric and Geographic Distributions — investigates the link between numeric and geographic distributions of mapped data

5

May

2008

Shedding Light on Terrain Analysis  discusses how terrain orientation is used to generate Hillshade maps

4

April

2008

Twisting the Perspective of Map Surfaces — describes the character of spatial distributions through the generation of a customer density surface

3

March

2008

Contiguity Ties Things Together — describes an analytical approach for determining effective contiguity (clumped features) 

2

February

2008

How to Determine Exactly “Where Is What”  discusses the levels of precision and accuracy

1

January

2008

Explore the Softer Side of GIS — describes a Manual GIS (circa 1950) and the relationship between social science conceptual frameworks for understanding/judgment in GIS modeling  

12

December

2007

Lumpers and Splitters Propel GIS — describes the two camps of GIS (GeoExploration and GeoScience)

11

November

2007

Throwing the Baby Out with the Bath Water  discusses the information lost in aggregating field data and assigning typical values to polygons (desktop mapping)

10

October

2007

Get a Consistent Statistical Picture  describes creation of a Standardized Map Variable surface using Median and Quartile Range

9

September

2007

Normally Things Aren’t Normal  discusses the appropriateness of using traditional “normal” and percentile statistics

8

August

2007

GIS Innovation Drives Its Evolution — discusses the cyclic nature of GIS innovation (Mapping, Structure and Analysis)

7

July

2007

The Long and Short of Slope  investigates longitudinal and transverse slope calculation 

6

June

2007

Segmenting Our World  discusses techniques for segmenting linear routes based on terrain inflection

5

May

2007

Getting the Numbers Right  describes an alternative framework based on how the map values are retrieved to classify analytical operations

4

April

2007

Geo-Referencing Is the Cornerstone of GIS  describes current and alternative approaches for referencing geographic and abstract space

3

March

2007

Understand Resolution to “Think with Maps”  discusses the factors that determine the “informational scale” digital maps

2

February

2007

Finding Common Ground in Paper and Digital Worlds  describes the similarities and differences in information and organization between traditional paper and digital maps

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Beyond Mapping III: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns …is an online book organizing the Beyond Mapping columns first published in GIS World/GeoWorld from 1996 to 2013 into 28 Topics, Introduction and Epilog.

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Map Analysis: Understanding Spatial Patterns and Relationships …is a hardcopy book (GeoTec Media, 2007) of selected columns from 1996 to 2007 organized into 10 Topics, Introduction, Epilog, Index and a companion CD-ROM containing Additional Readings, Color Graphics files, Instructor Materials and software for hands-on exercises cross-referenced to the topics.

 

Note: click on the hyperlinks below to access the columns compiled into the Beyond Mapping III online book.

 

 

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1

January

2007

A Multifaceted GIS Community — investigates the technical shifts and cultural impacts of the rapidly expanding GIS tent of users, application developers and tool programmers 

12

December

2006

Pathways to GIS — explores different paths of GIS adoption for five disciplines (Natural Resources, Facilities Management, Public Health, Business and Precision Agriculture)

11

November

2006

Contemporary GIS and Future Directions — discusses contemporary GIS and probable future directions (Multimedia Mapping and Spatial Reasoning/Dialog)

10

October

2006

Early GIS Technology and Its Expression — traces the early phases of GIS technology (Computer Mapping, Spatial Database Management and Map Analysis/Modeling)

9

September

2006

Statistically Compare Continuous Map Surfaces  discusses procedures for comparing continuous map surfaces

8

August

2006

Spatial Data Mining “Down on the Farm”  discusses process for moving from Whole-Field to Site-Specific management

7

July

2006

Statistically Compare Discrete Maps  discusses procedures for comparing discrete maps

6

June

2006

Under the Hood of Spatial Interpolation  investigates the basic concepts in IDW and Kriging interpolation procedures

5

May

2006

The Average Is Hardly Anywhere  discusses the difference between spatial and non-spatial data distributions

4

April

2006

Key Concepts Characterize Unique Conditions  describes a technique for handling unique combinations of map layers

3

March

2006

Use LCP Procedures to Center Optimal Paths  discusses a procedure for eliminating “zig-zags” in areas of minimal siting preference

2

February

2006

Nearby Things Are More Alike — use of decay functions in weight-averaging surrounding conditions

1

January

2006

Spatially Aggregated Reporting: The Probability is Good — discusses techniques for smoothing “salt and pepper” results and deriving probability surfaces from aggregated incident records

12

December

2005

Filtering for the Good Stuff — investigates a couple of spatial filters for assessing neighborhood connectivity and variability

11

November

2005

Milking Spatial Context Information — describes a procedure for deriving a customer density surface

10

October

2005

Computer Processing Aids Spatial Neighborhood Analysis — discusses approaches for calculating slope and profile

9

September

2005

Connect All the Dots to Find Optimal Paths  describes a procedure for determining an optimal path network from a dispersed set of end points

8

August

2005

Taking Distance to the Edge — discusses advance distance operations

7

July

2005

Calculate and Compare to Find Effective Proximity — describes how effective proximity is calculated

6

June

2005

Extend Simple Proximity to Effective Movement — discusses the concept of effective distance responding to relative and absolute barriers

5

May

2005

Use Cells and Rings to Calculate Simple Proximity — describes how simple proximity is calculated

4

April

2005

Measuring Distance Is Neither Here nor There — discusses the basic concepts of distance and proximity

3

March

2005

Making Space for Mapped Data — investigates the link between geographic space and data space for mapping data patterns

2

February

2005

Use Spatial Statistics to Map Abnormal Averages — discusses surface modeling to characterize the spatial distribution inherent in a data set

1

January

2005

Bending Our Understanding of Distance — uses effective distance in establishing erosion setback to demonstrate spatial analysis

12

December

2004

Moving Mapping to Analysis of Mapped Data — describes Spatial Analysis and Spatial Statistics as extensions to traditional mapping and statistics

11

November

2004

’Straightening’ Conversions Improve Optimal Paths  discusses a procedure for spatially responsive straightening of optimal paths

10.1

October

2004

Logic and Extent Elevate Suitability Models to New Levels — extends Rating discussion to include additional habitat considerations and model weighting

10

October

2004

Extended Experience Materials (unpublished support material) — provides hands-on experience with Suitability Modeling

9

September

2004

Use “Shadow Maps” to Understand Overlay Errors  describes how shadow maps of certainty can be used to estimate error and its propagation

8

August

2004

Mapping Techniques Rate Hugag Habitat Suitability — expands discussion to Binary Progression and Rating suitability models

7

July

2004

Suitability Models Find the Good, the Bad and the Hugag — describes a simple suitability model for characterizing habitat

6

June

2004

Computers Quickly Characterize Spatial Coincidence  discusses several human considerations in implementing GIS

5

May

2004

Overlay Operations Feature a Variety of Options  discusses the basic overlaying map operations

4

April

2004

Options Seem Endless When Reclassifying Maps  discusses the basic reclassifying map operations

3

March

2004

Use a Map-ematical Framework for GIS Modeling  describes a conceptual structure for map analysis operations and GIS modeling 

2

February

2004

Migration Modeling Determines Spill Effect  describes procedures for assessing overland and channel flow impacts

1

January

2004

Use Available Tools to Calculate Flow Time and Quantity  discusses procedures for tracking flow time and quantity

12

December

2003

Constructing Realistic Downhill Flows Proves Difficult  discusses procedures for characterizing path, sheet, horizontal and fill flows

11

November

2003

Traditional Approaches Can’t Characterize Overland Flow  describes the basic considerations in overland flow

10.3

October

2003

Think with Maps to Evaluate Alternative Routes  describes procedures for comparing routes

10.2

October

2003

Least Cost Path Review (unpublished support material)  brief review of the LCP procedure for identifying optimal routes and corridors

10.1

October

2003

Extended Experience Materials (unpublished support material)  provides hands-on experience with Optimal Path analysis

9

September

2003

A Recipe for Calibrating and Weighting GIS Model Criteria  identifies procedures for calibrating and weighting map layers in GIS models

8

August

2003

Consider Multi-Criteria When Routing  discusses the construction of a discrete “cost/avoidance” map and optimal path corridors

7

July

2003

A Three-Step Process Identifies Preferred Routes  describes the basic steps in Least Cost Path analysis

6

June

2003

Use Mapping “Art” to Visualize Values  describes procedures for generating contour maps

5

May

2003

Turning GIS Education on Its Head  describes the numerous GIS career pathways and the need to engage prospective students from a variety of fields

4

April

2003

Multiple Methods Help Organize Raster Data  discusses different approaches to storing raster data

3

March

2003

Try Vulnerability Maps to Visualize Aesthetics  describes a procedure for deriving an aesthetics map based on visual exposure to pretty and ugly places

2

February

2003

Use Maps to Assess Visual Vulnerability  discusses a procedure for identifying visually vulnerable areas 

1

January

2003

Beware of Slope’s Slippery Slope  describes various slope calculations and compares results

12

December

2002

Use Surface Area for Realistic Calculations  describes a technique for adjusting planimetric area to surface area considering terrain slope

11

November

2002

Identify Valley Bottoms in Mountainous Terrain  illustrates a technique for identifying flat areas connected to streams

10

October

2002

Accumulation Surfaces Connect Bus Riders and Stops  discusses an accumulation surface analysis procedure for linking riders with bus stops

9

September

2002

Normalizing Maps for Data Analysis  describes map normalization and data exchange with other software packages

8

August

2002

Maps Are Numbers First, Pictures Later  discusses the numeric and geographic characteristics of map values

7

July

2002

Grids and Lattices Build Visualizations  describes Lattice and Grid forms of map surface display

6

June

2002

Use Travel Time to Connect with Customers  describes techniques for optimal path and catchment analysis

5

May

2002

Grid-Based Mapping Identifies Customer Pockets and Territories  identifies techniques for identifying unusually high customer density and for delineating spatially balanced customer territories

4

April

2002

Maps and Curves Can Spatially Characterize Customer Loyalty  describes a technique for characterizing customer sensitivity to travel-time

3

March

2002

Use Travel Time to Identify Competition Zones  discusses the procedure for deriving relative travel-time advantage maps

2

February

2002

Stratify Maps to Make Better Predictions  illustrates a procedure for subdividing an area into smaller more homogenous groups prior to generating prediction equations

1

January

2002

Spatial Data Mining Allows Users to Predict Maps  describes the basic concepts and procedures for deriving equations that can be used to derive prediction maps

12

December

2001

Use Statistics to Map Data Clusters  discusses clustering for partitioning an area into separate data groups

11

November

2001

Use Similarity to Identify Data Zones  describes level-slicing for classifying areas into zones containing a specified data pattern

10

October

2001

Geographic Software Removes Guesswork from Map Similarity  discusses basic considerations and procedures for generating similarity maps 

9

September

2001

Use Polar Variograms to Assess Distance and Direction Dependencies discuses a procedure to incorporate direction as well as distance for assessing spatial dependency

8

August

2001

Use Exposure Maps and Fat Buttons to Assess Visual Impact  investigates procedures for assessing visual exposure 

7

July

2001

Visual Exposure is in the Eye of the Beholder  describes procedures for assessing visual impact and creating simple models 

6

June

2001

Identify and Use Visual Exposure to Create Viewshed Maps  discusses basic considerations and procedures for establishing visual connectivity 

5

May

2001

Consider Slope and Scenic Beauty in Deriving Hiking Maps  describes a general procedure for weighting friction maps to reflect different objectives

4

April

2001

Derive and Use Hiking-Time Maps for Off-Road Travel  discusses procedures for establishing hiking-time buffers responding to off-road travel 

3

March

2001

Integrate Travel-Time into Mapping Packages describes procedures for transferring travel-time data to other maps 

2

February

2001

Use Travel-Time Buffers to Map Effective Proximity  discusses procedures for establishing travel-time buffers responding to street type 

1

January

2001

Create Effective Distance Buffers to Improve Map Accuracy — develops procedures for creating buffers that respond to the relative ease of movement 

12

December

2000

Line-of-Sight Buffers Add Intelligent to Maps — describes procedures for creating buffers that track relative visual exposure and noise levels

11

November

2000

Extending GIS Procedures with Variable-Width Buffers  discusses the basic considerations in establishing variable-width buffers that respond to both intervening conditions and the type of connectivity 

10

October

2000

Video Mapping Brings Maps to Life — describes how video maps are generated and discusses some applications of video mapping

9

September

2000

Capture "Where and When" on Video-based GIS — describes how GPS-enabled video and digital still cameras work

8

August

2000

How to Represent Changes in a Virtual Forest — discusses how simulations and "fly-bys" are used to visualize landscape changes and characteristics

7

July

2000

How to Rapidly Construct a Virtual Scene — describes the procedures in generating a virtual scene from landscape inventory data 

6

June

2000

Behind the Scenes of Virtual Reality — discusses the basic considerations and concepts in 3D-object rendering

5

May

2000

Modeling Erosion and Sediment Loading  illustrates a GIS model for assessing erosion potential and sediment loading

4

April

2000

Confluence Maps Further Characterize Micro-terrain Features describes the use of optimal path density analysis for mapping surface flows

3

March

2000

Characterizing Terrain Slope and Roughness  discusses techniques for determining terrain inclination and coarseness

2

February

2000

Characterizing Local Terrain Conditions  discusses the use of "roving windows" to distinguish localized variations

1

January

2000

Use Data to Characterize Micro-Terrain Features  describes techniques to identify convex and concave features 

12

December

1999

Can Predictable Maps Work for You?  describes a procedure for deriving a spatial prediction model 

11

November

1999

Use Scatterplots to Understand Map Correlation  discusses the underlying concepts in assessing correlation among maps

10

October

1999

Use Statistics to Compare Map Surfaces  describes several techniques for comparing map surfaces 

9

September

1999

Compare Maps by the Numbers  describes several techniques for comparing discrete maps 

8

August

1999

Use Metrics to Assess Forest Fragmentation  describes some landscape indices for determining richness and fragmentation

7

July

1999

Get to the Core of Landscape Analysis  describes techniques for assessing core area and edge characterization

6

June

1999

Use GIS to Analyze Landscape Structure  discusses the underlying principles in landscape analysis and introduces some example landscape indices

5

May

1999

Use GIS to Calculate Nearby Neighbor Statistics  describes a technique that calculates the proximity to all of the surrounding parcels of a similar vegetation type

4

April

1999

GIS Represents Spatial Patterns and Relationships  discusses the important differences among discrete mapping , continuous map surfaces and map analysis

3

March

1999

Observe the Evolving GIS Mindset  illustrates the "map-ematical" approach to analyzing mapped data 

2

February

1999

Is GIS Technology Ahead of Science? — discusses several issues surrounding the differences in the treatment of non-spatial and spatial data

1

January

1999

Extending Spatial Dependency to Maps  describes a technique for generating a map of spatial autocorrelation

12

December

1998

Measuring Spatial Dependency  describes the basic measures of autocorrelation 

11

November

1998

Unlocking the Keystone Concept of Spatial Dependency  discusses spatial dependency and illustrates the effects of different spatial arrangements of the same set of data

10

October

1998

GIS Data Are Rarely Normal  describes the basic non-spatial descriptive statistics

9

September

1998

GIS Software's Changing Roles  discusses the evolution of GIS software and identifies important trends

8

August

1998

Identify Data Patterns  discusses data clustering and its application in identifying spatial patterns

7

July

1998

Explore Data Space  establishes the concept of "data space" and how mapped data conforms to this fundamental view

6

June

1998

Link Data and Geographic Distributions  describes the direct link between numeric and geographic distributions 

5

May

1998

Beware the Slippery Surfaces of GIS Modeling  discusses the relationships among maps, map surfaces and data distributions

4

April

1998

Continued Analysis of In-Store Movement and Sales Patterns  describes the use of temporal analysis and coincidence mapping to enhance shopping patterns 

3

March

1998

Further Analyzing In-Store Movement and Sales Patterns  discusses how map analysis is used to investigate the relationship between shopper movement and sales

2

February

1998

GIS Analyzes In-Store Movement and Sales Patterns  describes a procedure using accumulation surface analysis to infer shopper movement from cash register data

1

January

1998

Analyzing Stepped Accumulation Surfaces  describes a technique for forcing an optimal path through a series of points

12

December

1997

Determining Optimal Path Corridors  describes a technique for determining the set of nth best paths between two points

11

November

1997

Analyzing Accumulation Surfaces  describes how two surfaces can be analyzed to determine the relative travel-time advantages 

10

October

1997

Building Accumulation Surfaces  reviews how proximity analysis and effective distance is used to construct accumulation surfaces

9

September

1997

Diverse Student Needs Must Drive GIS Education  identifies new demands and students that are molding the future of GIS education

8

August

1997

Varied Applications Drive GIS Perspectives  discusses how map analysis is enlarging the traditional view of mapping

7

July

1997

Uncovering the Mysteries of Spatial Autocorrelation  describes approaches used in assessing spatial autocorrelation

6

June

1997

Where Is GIS Education  describes the broadening appeal of GIS and its impact on academic organization and infrastructure

5

May

1997

Depending on the Data  discusses the fundamental concepts of spatial dependency

4

April

1997

Comparing Map Errors  describes how normalized maps of error can be used to visualize the differences in error surfaces

3

March

1997

Move Beyond a Map Full of Errors  discusses a technique for generating a "shadow map" of error

2

February

1997

Justifiable Interpolation  describes the "Residual Analysis" procedure for assessing interpolation performance

1

January

1997

Designer Samples  describes different sampling patterns and their relative advantages  

12

December

1996

What's the Point? discusses the general considerations in point sampling design

11

November

1996

Does Anyone Object?  discusses some concerns of object-oriented GIS

10

October

1996

Spatial Objects—the Parse and Parcel of GIS?  discusses database objects and their map expressions

9

September

1996

What Is Object-Oriented Technology Anyway?  establishes the basic concepts in object-oriented technology

 

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Beyond Mapping II: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns …is an online book organizing the Beyond Mapping columns first published in GIS World (now  GeoWorld)  from 1993 to 1995 into 10 Topics, Introduction and Epilog

 

Go to "Spatial Reasoning for Effective GIS" page

 

Spatial Reasoning for Effective GIS …is a hardcopy book (John Wiley Publishers, 1993) of selected Beyond Mapping columns organized into 10 Topics, Introduction, Epilog, Resource Listing, Appendix on GIS Formulae and Index. The BM columns  were first published in GIS World (now GeoWorld) from 1993 to 1995 

 

Note: click on the hyperlinks below to access the columns compiled into the Beyond Mapping II online book at www.innovativegis.com/basis

 

8

August

1996

Developing an Understanding GIS  describes the translation of mapped data to spatial information for decision-making

7

July

1996

Don’t Forget the Human Factor: an Experiential GIS  describes an early experience (1980) in the application of GIS to land use planning involving the spatial expression and public hearing of a Comprehensive Plan of Development and Conservation

6

June

1996

Analyzing Spatial Dependency between Maps  Analyzing Spatial Dependency Between Maps — investigates multivariate analysis involving the coincidence of two or more map layers

5

May

1996

Analyzing Spatial Dependency within a Map  investigates univariate analysis involving spatial relationships within a single map layer

4

April

1996

The Unique Character of Spatial Analysis  discusses spatial analysis as deriving new spatial information based on geographic dependence within and among map variables

3

March

1996

Classifying the Analytical Capabilities of GIS  discusses the differences and similarities in the Berry and Tomlin map analysis classification schemes

2

February

1996

Evaluating Map-ematical Relationships  discussed the differences and similarities between the two basic types of GIS models (Cartographic and Spatial) using the Universal Soil Loss Equation as an example

1

January

1996

Extending Basic Models through Logic Modifications  describes logic extensions to a simple Landslide Susceptible model by adding additional criteria that changes a model’s structure

12

December

1995

From Recipes to Models  describes basic Binary and Rating model expressions using a simple Landslide Susceptible model

11

November

1995

Heads-Up and Feet-Down Digitizing  discusses the design components of a GIS/GPS/RS field unit

10

October

1995

GIS and Remote Sensing Share a Lofty Marriage  identifies the basic concepts, principles and theoretical underpinnings of Remote Sensing (RS) technology

9

September

1995

Put Things in Their Proper Places with GPS  identifies the basic concepts, principles and theoretical underpinnings of the Global Positioning System (GPS)

8

August

1995

Rasterized Lines and Vectorized Cells describes specialized offshoots of traditional raster and vector data formats

7

July

1995

How are your QUADS and TINS?  describes alternative Quadtree and Triangular Irregular Network data formats

6

June

1995

Raster is Faster, but Vector is Correcter   describes the structuring of traditional Vector data using explicit topology linking spatial and attribute tables

5

May

1995

Are You a GIS Dead Head?  describes the structuring of traditional Raster data using implicit topology based on the row/column positioning in a matrix

4

April

1995

Explore a New Spatial Paradigm  discusses the movement from mapping and spatial inventories by technologists to spatial reasoning and dialog involving enlightened users in development of solutions to complex spatial problems

3

March

1995

Is the GIS Cart in Front of the Horse?  discusses driving forces, trends and forecasts in contemporary GIS from the perspective of modeling interrelationships among mapped variables

February

1995

Layers to Tapestry (supplement) — describes an interactive environment for diagramming GIS Logic and processing flows

2

February

1995

Dodge the GIS Modeling Babble Ground  identifies a Classification Guide for categorizing GIS models

1

January

1995

What’s in a Model?  discusses a conceptual framework for GIS model types and characteristics

12

December

1994

Resolving Map Detail  discusses the four basic types Map Resolution (Spatial, Minimum Mapping, Thematic and Temporal) that define the level of detail in a digital map as dramatically different from the traditional concept of Map Scale

11

November

1994

What Does Your Computer Really Think of Your Map?  discusses Spatial Topology through the differences among Graphics Packages, Mapping Software, Spatial Database Management Systems, and GIS Analysis/Modeling Approaches

10

October

1994

Empirical Verification Assesses Mapping Performance — describes procedures for assessing mapping performance through Error Matrix (discrete) and Residual Analysis (continuous)

9

September

1994

Avoid Dis-Information — describes the calculation of a localized Coefficient of Variance map

8

August

1994

Spawning Uncertainty  identifies a procedure for tracking error propagation in map overlay

7

July

1994

The This, That, There Rule  describes creating a “Shadow Map of Certainty” that characterizes the spatial distribution of probable error

6

June

1994

Build It and They Will Come  describes the tactical and conceptual considerations in GIS implementation

5

May

1994

What Can GIS Do for You?  identifies and discusses the seven basic types of questions addressed by GIS technology

4

April

1994

Question GIS before You Start  discusses the importance of an Information Needs Assessment (INA) and a GIS Reality Assessment (GRA)

3

March

1994

Maneuvering on GIS’s Sticky Floor  describes Inverse Distance, Kriging, and Minimum Curvature techniques for surface modeling

2

February

1994

Surf’s Up  fitting continuous map surfaces to geographic data distributions

1

January

1994

Averages Are Mean  compares nonspatial and spatial distributions of field data

12

December

1993

Consider a GIS Modeler’s Toolkit  discusses an Object-Oriented Programming System approach to GIS model development

11

November

1993

Moving Toward a Humane GIS  describes an interactive link between GIS model logic and code

10

October

1993

Distinguishing Data from Information and Understanding  considers the fundamental concepts behind moving mapped data to information and ultimately to understanding

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Beyond Mapping I: A Compilation of Beyond Mapping Columns is an online book organizing the Beyond Mapping columns first published in GIS World (now GeoWorld) from 1989 to 1993 into 10 Topics, Introduction and Epilog.

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Beyond Mapping: Concepts, Algorithms and Issues in GISis a hardcopy book (John Wiley Publishers, 1993) of selected Beyond Mapping columns organized into 10 Topics, Introduction, Epilog, Resource Listing, Glossary and Index. The BM columns were first published in GIS World (now GeoWorld) from 1989 to 1993. 

 

Note: click on the hyperlinks below to access individual Beyond Mapping columns

 

9

September

1993

Terminology Accelerates Your Intellectual Depletion Allowance  introduces the concepts and organization used in GIS databases comprised of multiple map layers

8

August

1993

GIS Maps Are Dumb  compares the basic Vector and Raster data structure approaches for storing individual map layers

7

July

1993

Coming to Terms with Terminology  describes the underlying theory of how point, line and areal features are stored in Vector and Raster GISs

6

June

1993

Special URISA Issue — no BM column 

5

May

1993

Is Conflict Resolution an Oxymoron?  discusses how weights are used combining individual map layers of concern to derive an overall map of suitability that reflects group consensus

4

April

1993

Maps Speak Louder than Words describes analysis procedures that translate decision-maker concerns into maps

3

March

1993

Effective Standards Required to Go Beyond Mapping  identifies and describes four levels of GIS standards (data Exchange, Geographic, Algorithmic and Interpretational)

2

February

1993

GIS Mirrors Perceptions of Decision Criteria describes a flowcharting procedure that expresses GIS model logic in a clear and concise form

1

January

1993

Take a New Look at Visual Connectivity  describes viewshed and visual exposure procedures

12

December

1992

Twists and Contortions Lead to Connectivity  describes procedures for calculating optimal paths and routing corridors

11

November

1992

Rubber Rulers Fit Reality Better  describes procedures for calculating effective distance that considers intervening absolute and relative barriers

10

October

1992

Distance Is Simple and Straight Forward  describes simple distance calculation as a propagating wavefront 

9

September

1992

There’s More Than One Way to Figure Slope  describes procedures for calculating surface slope and its varied applications

8

August

1992

A Tailored Plan and Curriculum Cure GIS Training Woes  describes and discusses the importance of effective education and training needed for successful GIS adoption

7

July

1992

Special URISA Issue — no BM column but supplemental white paper was made available…

 Bringing the GIS Paradigm to Closure — discusses the evolution and probable future of GIS technology

6

June

1992

GIS Is Never Having to Say You’re Sorry  discusses the human and organizational considerations in adopting GIS technology

5

May

1992

Both Dreams and Nightmares Are Born of Frustration  discusses the limitations of traditional cost/benefit analysis in evaluating the adoption of a radically new technology like GIS

4

April

1992

If I Hadn’t of Believed It, I Wouldn’t Have Seen It  discusses map-wide overlay techniques and the spatial evaluation of algebraic equations, such as regression

3

March

1992

Map Overlay Techniques— there’s more than one  discusses region-wide summary and map coincidence techniques

2

Feb/Jan

1992

Characterizing Spatial Coincidence the Computer’s Way  describes point-by-point overlay techniques

12

December

1991

Analyzing the Non-Analytical  describes how “joint probability of coincidence” and “minimum mapping resolution” can be used to assess results of overlaying maps

11

November

1991

GIS Facilitates Error Assessment  discusses potential sources of error when overlaying maps and how “shadow maps” of error and “fuzzy theory” can shed light on the problem

10

October

1991

Discovering Feature Patterns describes procedures for assessing landscape pattern (Spacing and Contiguity)

9

September

1991

You Can’t See the Forest for the Trees discusses indices of feature shape (Boundary Configuration and Spatial Integrity)

8

August

1991

Need to Ask the Right Questions Takes You Beyond Mapping describes indices of map variability (Neighborhood Complexity and Comparison)

7

July

1991

Special URISA Issue — no BM column but supplemental white paper was made available…

 A Mathematical Structure for Analyzing Maps— a 1986 journal article establishing a framework for map analysis/modeling

6

June

1991

Frankly My Dear, I Don’t Give a Damn  discusses how GIS modeling and spatial reasoning are changing policy formation and decision-making

5

May

1991

Who Says You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?  describes the basic concepts and approaches used in GIS modeling

4

Apr/Mar

1991

What’s Needed to Go Beyond Mapping  lists and describes the analytical tools needed to go beyond mapping

2

Feb/Jan

1991

Technobabble  discusses the radical changes GIS technology and the digital map are bringing to traditional mapping

12

December

1990

I Don’t Do Windows  describes procedures for summarizing weighted roving windows

10

Oct/Nov

1990

Torture Numbers, They’ll Tell you Anything  discusses the underlying theory and basic considerations of spatial interpolation

8

Aug/Sep

1990

It’s Like the New Math, I am Just Too Old  discusses the concept of calculating a “map derivative” and its use

6

Jun/July

1990

Imagination is More Important than Information  describes procedures for characterizing surface configuration (slope, aspect and profile)

4

Apr/May

1990

There’s Only One Problem Having All this Sophisticated Equipment  discusses the basic approaches used for calculating narrowness and visual connectivity

2

Feb/Mar

1990

Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)  describes the use of “accumulation surfaces” for deriving optimal path density and Nth best paths

11

Nov/Dec

1989

As the Crow Walks  describes the use of “propagating waves” for calculating effective distance and optimal paths

9

Sep/Oct

1989

You Can’t Get There from Here  introduces the similarities and differences between “simple” and “effective” distance measurement

7

Jul/Aug

1989

GIS Technology Is Technical Oz  discusses and compares the relative advantages/disadvantages between Vector and Raster processing

5

May V2-3

1989

 It Depends: Implications of data structure  discusses and compares the similarities and differences between Vector and Raster data structure applications

3

March V2-2

1989

Maps as Data: a 'Map-ematics' is Emerging  describes the differences between Discrete and Continuous mapped data

9

Jan V2-1

1989

 No BM column

9

Sep V1-2

1988

 No BM column

7

Jul V1-1

1988

No BM column

 

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