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Author and Citation Info:
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Time. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between mathematical and phenomenological theories of the nature of time
Recognize the role that time plays in “static” GISystems
Compare and contrast models of a given spatial process using continuous and discrete perspectives of time
Select the temporal elements of geographic phenomena that need to be represented in particular GIS applications
Exemplify different temporal frames of reference: linear and cyclical, absolute and relative
You are currently viewing an archived version of Topic Time. If updates or revisions have been published you can find them at Time.
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Time. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).