Introduction to 'Geographic information science: a multi-disciplinary and multi-paradigmatic discipline'

摘要

Geographic Information Science (GISc) is a relatively young discipline whose research body revolves around Geographic Information System (GIS) research, technology, and service (Goodchild 1992). This research field is motivated by the desire to improve the efficiency and usability of geospatial technology and applications. Despite significant scientific accomplishments since its inception, there are still numerous challenges needed to be addressed by the GISc community.