Tag Archives: Spatial Analysis

User Interface Mockup for GIS

As part of my research work, I am developing a spatial decision support system for inward investment promotion. The design and user interface for the system needs careful consideration and development, given that the end product will be used primarly by non experts. Having decided on a basic methodology for the decision making process, we [...]

History of GIS – the Canada GIS

Part 2 of documentation ; Part 3 of documentation I just wanted to draw attention to this great set of videos that give a great overview of one of the first large scale Geographical Information Systems, in this case the Canada Geographic Information System (CGIS). Dr Roger Tomlinson was the initiator, planner and director of [...]

Manifold & R for spatial statistics: an unlikely couple!

There have been numerous discussions in the past in the Manifold User Forums regarding a lack of (exploratory) spatial analysis/statistics tools, such as measures and visualisations, in the Manifold GIS. Altough it seems likely that a number of users have been sending in detailed suggestions for spatial analysis functionality, so far it seems that Manifolds [...]