Design considerations of a spatiotemporal GIS database for data exploration

Author

• Janet D. Donnelly

Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1993

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Shaw, Shih-Lung

Abstract

The development of geographic information systems (GIS) has changed the way in which geographers are able to visualize and investigate spatial topics. Current research has now shown a need to incorporate the element of time into a GIS for the purpose of better understanding the processes that are related to change. This study investigates two methods of creating spatiotemporal databases, using the evolution of an airline route system as an example. Also discussed are the ways in which a user-friendly interface may be incorporated for easier data exploration.

Extent

150 p.

Comments

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1993.|Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Recommended Citation

Donnelly, Janet D., "Design considerations of a spatiotemporal GIS database for data exploration" (1993). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 417.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/417

Identifier

FADT14966

Format

pdf