| Session Description |
Geospatial technology refers to an assembly of a suite of technologies including Remote Sensing (RS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Geographic Information System (GIS). It provides a variety of capabilities designed to capture, store, process, display, and disseminate all types of geographical data. With the rapid development of spatial technology, computer technology, network technology and communication technology, data and information provided by geospatial technology are more accurate and in real-time. The use of geospatial technology are pervasive everywhere, such as land use, flood plain mapping and environmental protection. It is now a key tool for analyzing and understanding global environmental issuers, e.g. global warming and habitat degradation. To meet the global challenges on environmental issuers, researches for combining different kinds of geographical data by using interdisciplinary approaches are needed. Against this background, this session places particular emphasis on development and applications of geospatial technologies, such as the use of GIS, RS, geovisualization, or spatial statistics for disaster and hazard planning, mitigation, response, assessment, or management. |
