Knowledge-based geographic information systems (KBGIS): new analytic and data management tools

Conference · Mon Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · J. Int. Assoc. Math. Geol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6288110

Albert, T M

In its simplest form, a geographic information system (GIS) may be viewed as a data base management system in which most of the data are spatially indexed, and upon which sets of procedures operate to answer queries about spatial entities represented in the data base. Utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can enhance greatly the capabilities of a GIS, particularly in handling very large, diverse data bases involved in the earth sciences. A KBGIS has been developed by the US Geological Survey which incorporates AI techniques such as learning, expert systems, new data representation, and more. The system, which will be developed further and applied, is a prototype of the next generation of GIS's, an intelligent GIS, as well as an example of a general-purpose intelligent data handling system. The paper provides a description of KBGIS and its application, as well as the AI techniques involved.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey, Reston, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6288110
• Report Number(s): CONF-8704137-
• Journal Information: J. Int. Assoc. Math. Geol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Int. Assoc. Math. Geol.; (United States) Vol. 20:8; ISSN IMGJB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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