Geocomputation (sometimes GeoComputation) is a
field of study
An academic discipline or academic field is a subdivision of knowledge that is taught and researched at the college or university level. Disciplines are defined (in part) and recognized by the academic journals in which research is published, a ...
at the intersection of
geography
Geography (from Ancient Greek ; combining 'Earth' and 'write', literally 'Earth writing') is the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. Geography is an all-encompassing discipline that seeks an understanding o ...
and
computation
A computation is any type of arithmetic or non-arithmetic calculation that is well-defined. Common examples of computation are mathematical equation solving and the execution of computer algorithms.
Mechanical or electronic devices (or, hist ...
.
See also
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Geoinformatics
Geoinformatics is a scientific field primarily within the domains of Computer Science and technical geography. It focuses on the programming of applications, spatial data structures, and the analysis of objects and space-time phenomena relate ...
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Geomathematics
Geomathematics (also: mathematical geosciences, mathematical geology, mathematical geophysics) is the application of mathematical methods to solve problems in geosciences, including geology and geophysics, and particularly geodynamics and seismol ...
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Geographic information system
A geographic information system (GIS) consists of integrated computer hardware and Geographic information system software, software that store, manage, Spatial analysis, analyze, edit, output, and Cartographic design, visualize Geographic data ...
Bibliography
* Openshaw, S., and R. J. Abrahart. (1996). “Geocomputation.” In ''Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on GeoComputation'', 665–6, edited by R. J. Abrahart. Leeds, U.K.: University of Leeds
* Longley, P. A., S. M. Brooks, R. McDonnell, and W. D. Macmillan. (1998). ''Geocomputation: A Primer''. Chichester, U.K.: John Wiley & Sons
* Gahegan, M. (1999). “Guest Editorial: What is Geocomputation?” ''Transactions in GIS'' 3(3), 203–6.
* Brunsdon, C., and A. D. Singleton. (2015). ''Geocomputation: A Practical Primer''. London: Sage
* Harris, R., D. O’Sullivan, M. Gahegan, M. Charlton, L. Comber, P. Longley, C. Brunsdon, N. Malleson, A. Heppenstall, A. Singleton, D. Arribas-Bel, and A. Evans. (2017). “More Bark than Bytes? Reflections on 21+ Years of Geocomputation.” ''Environment and Planning B'' 44(4), 598–617.
Geographic data and information fields of study
Computational fields of study
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