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Geographic Information Science researches the concepts and methods for modelling, organising, analysis and communication of geospatial information. As the science supporting the development and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GIScience has significant impact on professional disciplines, public administration and increasingly, everyday lives. Modelling the Real World
Virtual representations of reality are based on advanced data models with ontologies capturing the semantics of spatial phenomena. Developments in data models serve as the key foundation for Spatial Data Infrastructures.
Distributed Databases
Spatial data are organised in highly interoperable data repositories. Open standards enable flexible integration of spatial information into workflows. Research is focussed on systems architectures and standards specifications.
From Data to Information
.. and on to knowledge: analytical geoprocessing supports spatial monitoring and decision making across disciplines. Dynamic modelling, new algorithms and realtime assessment of patterns provide new insights.
Advanced Visualisation
Spatial communication builds on traditional cartography and rapidly moves towards highly interactive, context-sensitive user interfaces. Researchers develop foundations for public participation and performance support. >>Josef Strobl, GIScience Director<< Austrian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Geographic Information Science
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