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Representing expectations in spatial information systems

A case study

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Advances in Spatial Databases (SSD 1993)

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Abstract

Expectations are important in reasoning, providing a framework within which decisions can be made. This paper describes a spatial information system which couples a large object-oriented spatial database with a graphical user interface, and incorporates ideas from artificial intelligence research, allowing the representation and use of expectations. In particular, the decision support role of spatial information systems is enhanced by the incorporation of reasoning with justifications and truth maintenance. The resulting system facilitates the assimilation, handling, and access to large amounts of dynamic and static spatial data for decision support. Inferential information of an application can be recorded, monitored, and updated.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. CSIRO Division of Information Technology, Centre for Spatial Information Systems, GPO Box 664, 2601, Canberra, Australia

    Graham J. Williams

  2. Command and Control Division, Defence Research Establishment Valcartier, 2459 Pie XI Blvd., North, GOA 1R0, Courcelette, Quebec, Canada

    Steven G. Woods

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David Abel Beng Chin Ooi

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Williams, G.J., Woods, S.G. (1993). Representing expectations in spatial information systems. In: Abel, D., Chin Ooi, B. (eds) Advances in Spatial Databases. SSD 1993. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 692. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-56869-7_26

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