Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society 39: 11-16, doi: 10.3897/jbgs.2018.39.2
Time-space models in GIS. General characteristics and application areas
expand article infoAdelina Dimova
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Citation: Dimova A (2018) Time-space models in GIS. General characteristics and application areas. Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society 39: 11-16. https://doi.org/10.3897/jbgs.2018.39.2
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Abstract
This paper presents practical importance of space-time models and creation methods in GIS environment. It contains definitions of basic concepts, specifics of time-space modeling, someapproaches for modeling time and methods for integrations time-space models in GIS.Practical importance of space-time models is presented by sixexamples in two categories: study of natural factors and elements and study of socio-economic factors and elements.
Keywords
Spatial-temporal model, GIS, time-spase, temporal mode