Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society 39: 88-91, doi: 10.3897/jbgs.2018.39.17
Innovative web-based sources of data for geographical analyses. Advantages and disadvantages
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Citation: Kotsev A (2018) Innovative web-based sources of data for geographical analyses. Advantages and disadvantages. Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society 39: 88-91. https://doi.org/10.3897/jbgs.2018.39.17
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Abstract
The manuscript provides an overview of several prominent web-based sources of geospatial information that can be used to complement, and under certain conditions substitute traditional sources of data. Each potential data source is critically reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages outlined in the article would allow informed decisions concerning the use of those sources.
Keywords
Low-cost sensors, Twitter data, new data sources, cell phone data