CARTOGRAPHY & GIS
The research group CartoGIS focusses on the techniques for analysing geographical data and for visualizing these on maps.
Research
The CartoGIS research group in centred on geographical information, as this underpins both the domain of cartography and geographical information science.
A broad multidisciplinarity (computer sciences, archaeology, cognition, sport sciences) characterizes the conducted projects.
In these, the group focusses on the use of modern methodologies (e.g. eye tracking, WiFi tracking, UAVs, etc.) and development of innovative technologies (e.g. navigation apps, 3D webGIS, etc.).
Keywords: transport, accessiblity and GIS — cartography and map use — historical cartography — 4D GIS for archaeology — flood risks — indoor wayfinding — moving objects — GIS in education
News
Samuel Vanackere presented his research about 4D flood analysis and visualization tools during a workshop "Coastal Monitoring to Prevent Flood Risks". The workshop, held at VLIZ …
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Previous studies have reported that Ghent (Belgium) and regions nearby are insufficiently protected against storm surge events from the North Sea, whether combined with high upper drainage by abundant rainfall or not. When a…
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