Geovisualization

Geovisualization (short for Geographic Visualization) refers to techniques and tools designed to interactively "visualize" spatial phenomena. There has been considerable debate amongst geographers regarding the differences (or lack thereof) between cartography and geovisualization. For those researchers who claim interest in geovisualization, the differences land squarely amidst the connection of maps to emerging technologies that support direct interaction with the content and presentation of what they see. Additionally, it is meant to signify a strong connection to methods of Information Visualization and Visual Analytics coming from practitioners and researchers in Computer Science.

External links

• International Cartographic Association Commission on GeoVisualization (since 2007)
• International Cartographic Association Commission on Visualization and Virtual Environments (1995-2007)
• Penn State GeoVISTA Center
• GeoAnalytics.net - portal on GeoSpatial Visual Analytics
• ESRI Overview of Geovisualization
• Geovisualize the 2004 Election
• Geovisualization at the National Cancer Institute

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