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Book SynopsisHuman activities as well as various natural phenomena change the environment and impact on the quality of life. Analysis of those dynamics is required for a better understanding of urban modifications, and to facilitate urban growth and development. Research related to the management of urban data has a long tradition. Through the years a variety of challenging research questions has been investigated related to the collection, storage, use and visualisation of the data representing the urban phenomena in a computer-based environment. The role of the citizens and their wellbeing has become a critical aspect in all research and development activities.
Since 1971, the Urban Data Management Society (UDMS) has organized international symposia across Europe to promote the development of information systems at a local government level. Initially, the focus of these symposia was mostly on urban applications, but both regional and rural issues have grown in importance over the
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"Given this eclectic collection of papers, the volume is recommended for acquisition by libraries in post-secondary and appropriate government institutions, and by those whose interests in urban planning and monitoring overlap with aspects of geomatics."
—Gerald McGrath, Geomatica, Vol. 66, No. 1, 2012
"Given this eclectic collection of papers, the volume is recommended for acquisition by libraries in post-secondary and appropriate government institutions, and by those whose interests in urban planning and monitoring overlap with aspects of geomatics."—Gerald McGrath, Geomatica, Vol. 66, No. 1, 2012
Table of ContentsPart I: 3D modelling and applications
Part II: Data management for local governments
Part III: Environmental monitoring and assessment
Part IV: Remote sensing for urban applications
