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geographic_information_science

geographic information science

English

Alternative forms

  • geographical information science

Noun

geographic information science (uncountable)

  1. The scientific study of the nature and use of geographic information; the theoretical foundation of geographic information systems.

See also

  • GIScience

References

  • Goodchild, M. F. 1992. Geographical Information Science. International Journal of Geographical Information Systems 6:31-45.