Section: Distance based analysis | Spatial Analysis | Z_GIS

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    • Topics:

      extracting information from (big) data for decision support
      concepts of adding value from data to information to knowledge
      selection and aggregation
      pattern and structural analysis: PPA, landscape metrics, ...
      distance based analyses, incl allocation
      spatial interpolation
      multithematic analysis and decision support, GeoPlanner
      focus on exploratory analysis, working with ArcGIS Insights

    • Learning objectives (module level):

      • understand the objective of spatial analytics to create information for decision support from data, by exploring patterns, relations and context
      • apply exploratory data analysis techniques to detect any underlying spatial organisation 
      • create analytical workflows from individual methods and techniques aiming at answering specific questions and solving problems
      • select adequate spatial analysis approaches based on generic concepts and data characteristics
      • automate analytical workflows for pattern detection and knowledge extraction 
Network analysis
Spatial interpolation

Distance based analysis

  • Distance based analysis

    • Learning objectives: 

      • understand and appreciate 'distance' and 'proximity' as indicators for potential interaction, similarity and relationships in spatial analysis
      • describe choices for distance metrics and select suitable options in particular contexts
      • distinguish and choose between topological (binary) and metric indicators for horizontal (lateral) relationships
      • apply problem-specific methods for measuring and interpreting distance
      • design workflows for distance-based selection, spatial interpolation, nearest neighbour, routing, service areas and pattern analysis based on problem analyses 

    • Section overview:

    • Lab: Distance Analysis URL

      Check and replicate these lab exercises, preferably with your own application scenario and suitable data!

    • GIS&T BoK: FC-42 - Distance Operations URL
    • GIS&T BoK: FC-17 - Proximity and Distance Decay URL

      Elective topic for 'digging deeper'

    • Esri Academy: Introduction to Distance Analysis URL

      (Pro) Distance analysis helps answer a fundamental question about geographic data: How far apart are different locations? In this course, you will learn that "how far apart" means much more than the number of kilometers between places on a map—distance can also include the effect of the landscape on movement. You will learn how distance analysis can create more sophisticated models of near and far. You will also apply distance analysis concepts to answer real-world questions about movement across the landscape

    • Esri Academy: Introduction to Proximity Analysis (Web Course, Pro) URL
    • Learn ArcGIS: How far can you see (1 hour lesson) URL
    • Learn ArcGIS: I can see for miles and miles (50min lesson) URL
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Network analysis
Spatial interpolation