[GD2] Data Collection

Spatial data collection / production involves measurement of locations in relation to the coordinate system, and collection of attributed data about the spatial phenomena. Measurements may be direct (e.g. surveying) or remote, data acquisition involves measurement of parameter values, evaluation of parameters, polls, interpretation of spatial imagery, and re-use of secondary data (e.g. old maps). Volunteered geographic information is becoming more important.

External resources

• Kvamme, K. L., & Kohler, T. A. (1988). Geographic information systems: technical aids for data collection, analysis, and display. Quantifying the Present and Predicting the Past: Theory, Method, and Application of Archaeological Predictive Modeling, 493-548.

Learning outcomes

• 2258 - Determine the most appropriate data collection method for collecting particular data

  Determine the most appropriate data collection method for collecting particular data

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [GD2] Data Collection subclassof [GD] Geospatial Data

Incoming relations

• [CV2-1] Data sources for mapping (proposed relation) [GD2] Data Collection
• [GD2-1] Land surveying and field data collection subclassof [GD2] Data Collection
• [GD2-2] Remote sensing subclassof [GD2] Data Collection
• [GD2-3] Crowdsourced data collection subclassof [GD2] Data Collection
• [GD2-4] Digitizing subclassof [GD2] Data Collection