Pettit, C, Stimson, B, Barton, J et al. (4 more authors) (2020) Open access, open source and cloud computing: a glimpse into the future of GIS. In: Geertman, S and Stillwell, J, (eds.) Handbook of Planning Support Science. Edward Elgar Publishing , Cheltenham , UK , pp. 56-71. ISBN 9781788971072
Abstract
Open access data, open source software and cloud computing are three parallel and mutually reinforcing drivers of change in the field of applied geographical information systems (GIS). While these developments create many new opportunities for GIS users and companies, they are also associated with under-explored risks. This chapter investigates cloud GIS, focusing on the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN), an online, cloud-based data portal and GIS designed explicitly for Australian urban research and public-sector planning applications. AURIN provides direct access to more than 4000 data sets, over 100 spatial analysis tools and powerful computational resources that are typically available in desktop GIS. The experience of developing, communicating and using AURIN has provided insights into the opportunities unleashed by new models of GIS research. This chapter explores those opportunities, such as greater accessibility, transparency and consistency in decision support for public policy, and risks of cloud GIS and its potential uses for social benefit.
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Item Type: | Book Section |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Stan Geertman and John Stillwell 2020. This is a draft chapter. The final version is available in Handbook of Planning Support Science edited by Stan Geertman and John Stillwell, published in 20xx, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788971089 |
Keywords: | gis |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > Institute for Transport Studies (Leeds) > ITS: Sustainable Transport Policy (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 22 May 2020 15:53 |
Last Modified: | 22 Nov 2023 12:36 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Identification Number: | 10.4337/9781788971089.00011 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:136095 |