Session Abstract

Introductory Grid-based Map Analysis Techniques and GIS Modeling

This introductory level workshop discusses and demonstrates several techniques for spatial analysis and data mining using numerous examples from natural resources management, geo-business and precision agriculture. The discussion focuses on concepts, procedures and practical considerations in successfully applying grid-based map analysis in GIS modeling. The workshop highlights topics in the online book Map Analysis (www.innovativegis.com/basis/).

This session establishes similarities and differences between vector-based processing (discrete spatial objects) and grid-based analysis (continuous map surfaces); describes fundamental classes of Spatial Analysis operations (Reclassify, Overlay, Distance, Neighbors)for assessing contextual relationships within and among mapped data using numerous hands-on demos of techniques, such as evaluating a simple habitat model, calculating effective proximity, visual exposure assessment and terrain analysis.
(No prerequisites)

Speaker Biography

Joseph K.Berry

Joseph K. Berry is the Principal of Berry and Associates // Spatial Information Systems, consultants and software developers in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology since 1986. He also serves as the Keck Scholar in Geosciences at the University of Denver and is a Special Faculty member at Colorado State University. Prior to these assignments he was Associate Professor and Associate Dean at Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He is the author of the “Beyond Mapping” column for GeoWorld and has written over two hundred papers on the analytic capabilities of GIS, author of the popular books Beyond Mapping and Spatial Reasoning and is the developer of the MapCalc Learner materials for instruction in grid-based map analysis. Dr. Berry holds a B.S. degree in Forestry, a M.S. degree in business management, and a Ph.D. emphasizing remote sensing and land use planning.