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Geovisual Analytics

Geovisual Analytics is the integrative process of using interactive visualization, spatial analysis, and data exploration techniques to analyze and interpret complex geographic information. It combines cartography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data science, and interactive visualization to support decision-making and reveal patterns in spatial data.

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Introduction

Key Characteristics of Geovisual Analytics:

  • Interactive – Users can manipulate maps, zoom in/out, filter data, and explore different layers dynamically.
  • Integrative – Combines spatial data with statistical, temporal, and textual data for a holistic view.
  • Exploratory – Encourages users to uncover hidden relationships, trends, and anomalies.
  • Real-time Capabilities – Can handle live data streams (e.g., traffic monitoring, weather updates).
  • Big Data Processing – Analyzes large-scale geospatial datasets efficiently.

Explanation

Common Applications of Geovisual Analytics:

  1. Urban & Transportation Planning:

    • Traffic pattern analysis, public transit optimization, smart city development.
       

  2. Environmental Monitoring:

    • Climate change visualization, deforestation tracking, pollution mapping.
       

  3. Disaster Management & Risk Analysis:

    • Real-time wildfire tracking, flood risk modeling, earthquake impact assessment.
       

  4. Epidemiology & Public Health:

    • Disease spread visualization (e.g., COVID-19 maps), healthcare accessibility analysis.
       

  5. Business & Market Analysis:

    • Geospatial customer insights, location-based retail analysis, supply chain logistics.

Outgoing relations

  • Geovisual Analytics is subconcept of Map Use