FOREWORD

Geoinformatics 2004, the 12th International Conference on Geoinformatics, is the premier research forum for Geospatial Information Research. It commenced in 1992 in Buffalo, and has been held every year since. Meetings have been held in North America and Asia in Beijing (1993), Calgary (1994), Hong Kong (1995), West Palm Beach (1996), Taipei (1997), Beijing (1998), Ann Arbor (1999), Monterey (2000), Bangkok (2001), Nanjing (2002), and Toronto (2003, cancelled due to the outbreak of SARS). This is the premier event organized by the University of Gävle, together with the Association of Chinese Professionals in Geographic Information Science (CPGIS-abroad).

This conference is the first of the series that takes place in Europe, hence the subtitle of the conference - bridging the Pacific and Atlantic. I believe it offers an opportunity for all professionals involved in research and development of geographic information systems, global position systems and remote sensing to discuss new theories and technologies around geoinformatics research.

Based on the extended abstracts and following advice from the program committee, the organizing committee selected 108 papers (involving 264 authors from 29 different countries) around 10 different themes included in the proceedings. The conference themes include some emerging research issues such as location-based services and geovisualization as well as long studied conventional issues. As a post-conference publication effort, some selected papers around special themes will go another round of review process to be published in special issues with some scientific journals.

The organization of the event is rather team-oriented work. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to thank CPGIS, the University of Gävle, our sponsors and all those individuals involved in making it a successful event, in particular, Kickan Fahlstedt, the conference secretary who took most administrative and organizational matters into her hands; Anders Brandt who read the papers and provided useful comments to the authors; Bengt Eriksson, Stig-Göran Mårtensson, and Bengt Rystedt who are always very supportive for the event; Peter Fisher and David Maguire who share their vision on current geoinformatics research; and all the authors who contribute with their papers of high quality.

Last but not least, the following colleagues or students deserve special thanks for their contributions to the organization of the conference: Gunter Göckelmann, Pia Ollert- Hallqvist, Anna Hansson, Neta Hedberg, Elisabeth Hugg, Mikael Johansson, Rebecca Jonsson, Hendrik Loch, Bengt-Olof Lundinger, Staffan Nygren, Kaj Wejander, and Wenjun Xie.

Welcome to the Geoinformatics 2004, and enjoy your stay in Gävle!

Bin Jiang

Co-chair of the organizing committee

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CONTENTS - VOLUME 1

Keynote session

The logic of fuzzy detecting change in geographical information, p. 3

P. Fisher

Distributed GIS: computing in the internet age, p. 4

D. Maguire

Plenary session

About egocentric geovisualisation, p. 7

L. Meng

Shannonian, semantic and pragmatic geoinformation, p. 15

J. Portugali

Spatio-temporal modelling and analysis of geolifelines, p. 22

C. Claramunt

Location-based service, mobile GIS and GPS

Location-based solutions for application services, p. 25

K.H. Kim, S.G. Hong, J.H. Park and J.H. Lee

A test-bed simulator for GPS and GIS integrated navigation and positioning research: - bus positioning, using GPS observations, odometer readings and map matching, p. 31

J. Li, G. Taylor, C. Brunsdon, A. Olden, D. Steup and M. Winter

Real-time map labelling for personal navigation, p.  39

Q. Zhang and L. Harrie

Multi-criteria decision analysis for location based services, p.  47

M. Raubal and C. Rinner

Map generalization for OSMasterMap data in location based services & mobile GIS applications, p. 54

S. Anand, J.M. Ware and G.E. Taylor

The media and the messages of location-based services (LBS): death of distance or the revenge of geography?, p. 61

D.Z. Sui

Real time community mapping: evaluating two wireless technology approaches, p. 69

Y. Lao

Digital data collection and analysis techniques for forestry applications, p. 77

M.G. Wing and L.D. Kellogg

A review of research and development on intelligent transport systems in Hong Kong - a geographic information system perspective, p. 84

W.Z. Shi and H.K. Lam

A distributed architecture for WAP-based mobile GIS, p. 92

Wang F., Bian F. and Hou Y.

Efficient routing service for the open LBS services, p. 99

S.-S. Kim and J.-H. Park

Network perspective for spatial data distribution on wireless environments, p. 107

E. Lee, M.-J. Kim, M. Kim and B.-T. Jang

Precise navigation with the use of buffer zones, p. 115

A. Banachowicz and J. Uriasz

The implementation of presentation service using JAVA web services, p. 120

T.-W. Heo and J.-H. Park

An open architecture of common core component for location based service, p. 127

J.-C. Kim, J.-H. Park and J.-H. Lee

Open LBS solution architecture using service chaining webservices technology, p. 134

S.-G. Hong, K.-H. Kim and J.-H. Park

Analysis accuracy integrated position of hyperbolic system JEMIOLUSZKA and satellite navigation system GPS, p. 139

A. Banachowicz and R. Kamiński

Spatio-temporal modelling and databases

A web-based multimedia framework for diffusing spatio-temporal information: application to natural hazards, p. 149

P-A. Davoine, J. Gensel and H. Martin

Continuous data warehouse: concepts, challenges and potentials, p. 157

T.O. Ahmed, M. Miquel and R. Laurini

An extended locking method for geographical database with spatial rules, p. 165

Cheng C., Shen P., Zhang M. and Lu F.

A hybrid approach to detect spatial-temporal outliers, p. 173

T. Cheng and Z. Li

A knowledge-based restricted problem solving method in GIS applications, p. 179

Wei H., Xu Q. and Bai Y.

Representation of moving objects along a road network, p. 187

N. Van de Weghe, A.G. Cohn, P. Bogaert and P. De Maeyer

A three-dimensional temporal GIS for the analysis of morphometric changes, p. 195

M. Sriti, R. Thibaud and C. Claramunt

Quality assessment and uncertainty handling in spatial data mining, p. 203

B. He, T. Fang and D. Guo

From the schema matching to the integration of updating information into user geographic databases, p. 211

A. Braun

Construction and specification of spatial configurations in a geographical information retrieval context, p. 219

M. Ould Ahmed Limam and M. Gaio

A new tetrahedral network (TEN) generation algorithm for 3-D GIS, p. 226

Song Z., Liu Y. and Niu W.

GIS data modeling of 17th century fortresses on Dardanelles, p. 233

C. Guney, B. Yuksel and R.N. Celik

The spatial data server based on open GIS standards in heterogeneous distributed environment, p. 241

M.-J. Kim, E. Lee, B.-W. Oh and M. Kim

Vector cellular automata based geographical entity, p. 249

Hu S. and Li D.

A method for testing low-value spatial clustering, p. 257

G. Lin and T. Zhang

Research on Petri Net based spatiotemporal data model, p. 265

Yin Z. and Li L.

Advances in earth observation technologies

Lossless inter-array predictive coding for subpixel-shifted satellite images based on texture analysis, p. 275

Gao S., Zhang X.J. and Sun W.D.

Visualizing distributions from multi-return lidar data to understand forest structure, p. 283

D. Kao, M. Kramer, A. Love, J. Dungan and A. Pang

3D scanning and photogrammetry for heritage recording: a comparison, p. 291

W. Boehler and A. Marbs

On modelling and visualisation of high resolution virtual environments using LIDAR data, p. 299

S. Ahlberg, U. Söderman, M. Elmqvist and Å. Persson

The utilization of GPR data in GIS, p.  307

Chen B.Z., Hu Z.Q. and Li W.D.

APIAS - Airborne photos and images attainment system, p. 311

J.C.C. Gonçalves Junior, E.C. Piovesan, G.C. Silveira and E.A. Silva

Geovisualisation

Representation of geographic terrain surface using global indexing, p. 321

J. Kolar

Geo-visualization support for multidimensional clustering, p. 329

G. Andrienko and N. Andrienko

Annotated observations as knowledge construction elements in visual data analysis, p. 336

I. Denisovich

3D geovisualization as a communication and analysis tool in fluvial geomorphology, p. 339

S.A. Brandt and B. Jiang

A study on algorithms of a 3D visualization dynamic modification system based on TIN, p. 347

P. Yang, H. Lin, S.J. Mao and D. Shen

A multi-user mobile system to visualize environmental processes, p. 355

J. Danado, E. Dias, T. Romão, N. Correia, A. Trabuco, C. Santos, J. Serpa, M. Costa and A. Câmara

Interacting with 17th century fortresses on Dardanelles through web-based geo-visualization, p. 363

C. Guney and R.N. Celik

Visualization of landscape data in digital maps by exclusive use of XML-based languages, p. 370

K. Neumann, P. Ahlbrecht, S. Eckstein, B. Mathiak and A. Kupfer

Embedding digital rights in geovisualizations, p. 375

J. Döllner

Experimental research on web-based 3D terrain visualization - using Java3D and Microsoft.Net, p. 383

Wang Y., Tan H. and Liu J.

The principles of designing CIS - cartographic information system, p. 389

Zheng S. and Chen Y.

A network common data form (NetCDF) utility for efficient environmental data processing and visualization, p. 397

J. Liu, J.M. Chen, D.T. Price, and S. Liu

Design and implementation of high precision map symbol library based on GDI+, p. 405

Wu X., Du Q., Cai Z. and Xu Z.

User-centered 3D geovisualisation, p. 412

A. Nielsen

Studying groundwater resource by volume visualization technology, p. 417

Zhu G., Xu Z., Wu X. and Yan H.

Cognition theory-based research on adaptive user interface for GEO-visualization system, p. 424

Ling Y., Chen Y. and Wang Y.

CONTENTS - VOLUME 2

GIS in urban planning and modelling

Spatial patterns of urban growth in Nepal: a GIS-assisted analysis, p. 435

M. Adhikari, B.A. Portnov and M. Schwartz

What's planning (support system design)?, p. 443

M. Campagna and G. Deplano

GIS and remote sensing for urban planning: a case of Festac town, Lagos, Nigeria, p. 451

M.J. Fasona and A.S. Omojola

Geographical information systems on the web for public participation in planning, p. 459

O. Gudes, E. Stern and T. Svoray

Study on China National Park planning supported by spatial information technology, p. 464

Dang A., Liu X., Yang R. and Zhuang Y.

Uncertainty and data quality

Uncertainty evaluation of military terrain analysis results by simulation and visualization, p. 473

P. Horttanainen and K.Virrantaus

Defuzzification operators for geographical data of nominal scale, p. 481

T. Hatzichristos and J. Potamias

Fuzzy model and Kriging for imprecise soil polygon boundaries, p. 489

R. Sunila, E. Laine and O. Kremenova

Fuzzy description of fuzzy direction relations and their similarities, p. 496

Du S., Wang Q. and Yang Y.

A new approach for modeling uncertainty in remote sensing change detection process, p. 503

A. Alimohammadi, H.R. Rabiei and P.Z. Firouzabadi

GIS in environmental management and decision making

Mapping landslide susceptibility in the Three Gorges area, China using GIS, expert systems and fuzzy logic, p. 511

A-X. Zhu, R. Wang, J. Qiao, Y. Chen, Q. Cai and C. Zhou

A 3D GIS for managing building rehabilitation process, p. 518

F. Ramos, D. Siret and M. Musy

Spatial-temporal carbon sequestration under land USE and land cover change, p. 525

S. Liu, J. Liu and T.R. Loveland

GIS based analysis of store closure: a case study of an Office Depot store in Cincinnati, p. 533

Y. Xu and L. Liu

Branch bank closures in Sydney: a geographical perspective and analysis, p. 541

L. Zhao, B. Garner and B. Parolin

Integration of multidisciplinary knowledge and modelling techniques for a river-SDSS, p. 549

J. Möltgen and G. Schmidt

Applications of GIS and RS for land use dynamics monitoring in the rim zone of North China, p. 557

Z. Qin, B. Xu, J. Liu and W. Zhang

A methodology for siting a water harvesting reservoir, p. 565

W.M. Jabre and F.A. Awar

Landscape indices for comparison of spatial forest patterns in different geographical regions, p. 573

E.M. De Clercq and R.R. De Wulf

GIS in spatial management on a local level of administration in Poland, p. 578

P. Fogel and J. Fiszczuk-Wiktorowicz

Development of spatial GIS database for monitoring on dynamic state of grassland productivity, p. 585

and animal loading balance in Northern China

B. Xu, X. Xin, Z. Qin, H. Liu, Z. Chen, G. Yang, W. Wu, Q. Zhou and X. Wu

Remote sensing coupled to a database of catchments and coastal zones, p. 593

S.G. Halldórsdóttir and H. Þorbergsson

Regionalization of N2O measurements for the North China Plain, p. 599

G. Bareth and M. Kogge

Application of RS and GIS in ecological environmental dynamic monitoring and management information system, p. 607

Liao K.

Geospatial cancer analysis for the state of Santa Catarina, brazil - environmental parameters considered, p. 615

C.E. Hübner and F.H. Oliveira

Information extraction from remote sensing data

Object-based updating of land-use maps of urban areas using satellite remote sensing, p. 623

R.J. Dekker

Multiscale object-specific analysis: scale problems and multiscale solutions, p. 631

O. Hall, G.J. Hay and D.J. Marceau

A greedy point algorithm derived by Gabor filter bank for IKONOS satellite image segmentation, p. 639

N. Nezamoddini-Kachouie and J. Alirezaie

A modeling-based threshold approach to derive change/no change information over vegetation area, p. 647

Y. Hu, S.M. de Jong and R. Sluiter

A neural network approach for information extraction from remotely sensed data, p. 655

J. Liu, G. Shao, H. Zhu and S. Liu

New stereo matching and 3D view generation algorithms using aerial stereo images, p. 663

J.-C. Kim and J.-H. Park

Comparison of remote sensing based analysis of crop diseases by using high resolution multispectral and hyperspectral data - case study: Rhizoctonia solani in sugar beet -, p. 670

R. Laudien, G. Bareth and R. Doluschitz

A comparison of land-use classification with sampled IKONOS and TM imagery, p. 677

Tang Z. and Zhu L.

Quality study of ASTER data geometry by digitize contour lines in ILWIS, p. 683

A. Partovi, K. Grabmaier and J. Hendrikse

A new algorithm for map projection reverse transformation in GIS, p. 691

Teng J., Huang W. and Sun M.

Exploitation of geospatial techniques for studying the snow and water runoff parameters, p. 699

A.S. Almas, M. Azam, M.J. Butt and S. Amer

Land cover mapping of Khulna City applying remote sensing technique, p. 707

M. Billah and G.A. Rahman

Integration of ground sampling with satellite imaging through GIS database to monitor rangeland productivity for grazing in north China, p.  715

Z. Qin, B. Xu, W. Li, W. Zhang and J. Liu

Forestry inventory and information systems in developing countries: constraints and benefits, p. 723

S.M. Malaza, P.G. Abbot and S. Mabena

Multi-scale representation and generalisation

Building a multi-granularity based spatial database, p. 733

Cheng C. and Lu F.

Automated generalisation in a multiple representation database, p. 741

M. Dunkars

Data update across multi-scale databases, p. 749

H.-K. Kang, J.-W. Moon and K.-J. Li

Modelling urban road networks integrating multiple representations of complex road and junction structures, p. 757

N.N. Ulugtekin, A.O. Dogru and R.C. Thomson

Streaming of compressed multi-resolution geographic vector data, p. 765

J. Persson

Metadata and spatial data infrastructure

A hierarchical framework to aid the entry of metadata, p. 775

J.-H. Hong, Y.-H. Chen and H.-P. Liao

Building a taxonomy of GI knowledge - using Bloom's taxonomy to evaluate non-professional users' understanding of GI, p. 783

M. Arleth

Opportunities and challenges for SDI development in developing countries - a case study of, p. 789

Uganda

M. Musinguzi, G. Bax and S.S. Tickodri-Togboa

SDI and network-based GIS for disaster management, p. 797

A. Mansourian, A. Rajabifard and M.J.V. Zoej

Discovering structure in geographical metadata, p. 805

I. Podolak and U. Demšar

Map interface valid coverage analysis based on XML metadata, p. 812

H.-P. Liao and J.-H. Hong

A cadastral domain model, p. 820

J.M. Paasch