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
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On November 7th a delegation of Ghent University under the direction of professor Rik Van de Walle, rector of UGent, met professor Wu Yueliang, vice-president of the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and ot…
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Soil moisture is an important parameter in the fields of hydrology, meteorology and agricultural science. Its spatial and temporal distributions have strong effects on water, energy and biogeochemical balances. Xinjiang is lo…
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