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Geobase: a simple geographical information system on a personal computer.

P Blaise1, C Gessler

  • 1Institute of Plant Sciences/Phytomedicine, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH-Zurich.

Computer Applications in the Biosciences : CABIOS
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
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This study introduces a geographical information system (GIS) for visualizing and analyzing biological data. The GIS tool helps researchers manage and interpret spatially distributed biological information effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Biological Sciences
  • Geographical Information Systems

Background:

  • Spatially distributed data are common in biological sciences, necessitating specialized tools for representation and analysis.
  • Existing methods may lack integrated approaches for handling diverse geographical data types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a simple geographical information system (GIS) designed for the representation and elementary analysis of geographically coded biological data.
  • To provide a tool that integrates map and fact data for interactive visualization and analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a GIS capable of handling two data types: maps (objects defined by coordinates) and facts (data records with date, element, code, integer, and real number fields linked to coordinates).
  • Implemented interactive on-screen display of input data through logical selection criteria applied to each data field.

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  • Enabled visualization of selected facts as raw data, clustered polygons, or pie charts.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated interactive display and analysis of geographically coded biological data.
    • Showcased the system's ability to represent and analyze spatial data through a practical example.
    • Facilitated data exploration by allowing users to filter and visualize data based on multiple criteria.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented GIS offers a valuable tool for biological scientists dealing with spatial data.
    • The system provides elementary analytical capabilities for geographically coded information.
    • Further development could enhance its utility for complex biological data analysis.