Section: Distance based analysis | Spatial Analysis

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

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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Section: Distance based analysis | Spatial Analysis | Z_GIS

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Distance based analysis

Distance based analysis