Knowledge-Based Generalisation Of Spatial Data

The contributions of this research book include: (a) Development of a detailed generalisation framework to produce small scale maps through derivative mapping applying an assessment of existing generalisation systems - theoretical and methodological (b) Building a framework for a heuristic natural knowledge elicitation and transfer from cartographers using an International Cartographic Generalisation Survey - theoretical and methodological (c) Construction of a Generaisation Expert System (GES)for delivering semi-automated generalisation of lines and polylines. Results demonstrated that the implemented algorithms leading to an improvement of efficiency of generalisation - empirical findings.

Dr Sharon Kazemi is Geospatial Manager in the Australian Government and she was an Assistant Professor of Geospatial Information at the University of Canberra.Dr Alan Forghani is Adjunct Professor of Geospatial Information Systems at the University of South Australia in Adelaide and he has held leadership roles in the Australian Government.