A common—perhaps modal—representation of geography in spatial analysis and geographic information systems is native (unexamined) objects interacting based on simple distance and connectivity relationships within an empty Euclidean space. This is only one possibility among a large set of geographic representations that can support quantitative analysis. Through the vehicle of GIS, many researche...

Development and interpretation of morphometric maps are important tools in studies related to neotectonics and geomorphology; Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allows speed and precision to this process, but applied methodology will vary according to available tools and degree of knowledge of each researcher about involved software. A methodology to integrate GIS and statistics in morphometr...

The paradigm of geographic information systems (GISs) is shifting from a closed, centralized GIS architecture, to an open, distributed geographic information services (GIServices) framework. With advances in computer networking and wireless communication technology, GIS is moving toward an integration of GIServices and spatial analysis functions via the internet and wireless communication. Wire...

The Nasca lines or geoglyphs in southern Peru are known as one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. Since the 1980s, however, new approaches have helped to better understand their function and meaning. The recent photogrammetric recording of 1 500 geoglyphs in the vicinity ofPalpa enabled for the first time a GIS-based analysis. Geoglyph visibility is one of their most discussed traits. While m...

Remote Sensing techniques with GIS were used to study the two sub-catchments of the upper catchment of Sukri River, Luni River basin. The measurement and analysis for the two sub-catchments were carried by using GIS for linear, areal and relief aspects. Both sub-catchments have low permeability, high surface run-off, and control of geologic structure. The morphometic analysis and measurements a...

This paper introduces an analysis pattern for Mobile Geographic Information Systems (Mobile GIS) focused on urban administration applications. This pattern provides a class and associations diagram and can be used in the development of an urban Mobile GIS application. The paper also describes a process that guided us in obtaining this analysis pattern, presenting an example of its use in the co...

The archaeological database 4. GIS approaches to the archaeology of Hvar 5. GIS approaches to territorial boundary definition 6. Cairns and tumuli; agricultural clearance or ritual activity 6.1. Problems in the definition of stone cairns and tumuli 6.2.The analysis of stone cairns on the island of Hvar 7. Roman villas in the landscape 8. The Greeks on Hvar: optimal paths and visibility analysis...