Section: Multithematic analytics | Spatial Analysis | Z_GIS

Section: Multithematic analytics | 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

Multithematic analytics

Multithematic analytics
- Orientation
- Learning objectives:
  
  understand the value of co-location and spatial coincidence as an indicator for spatial relations, and as a starting point for suitability (and other) modeling
  
  experience multi-thematic selection and integration through map algebra, raster calculation and vector overlay
  
  use spatial join operations to connect themes by location
  
  apply statistical descriptors to explore multi-thematic correlations
- Section overview:
- Lab: Weighted Overlay URL
  
  A set of tools helping to solve multi-criteria problems like site selection or suitability analysis.
- GeoPlanner URL
  
  Geodesign and scenario planning application that keeps the pulse on the environmental impact for new or existing designs. Start from familiarizing yourself with GeoDesign!
- Suitability Modeler (Advanced) URL
  
  Explore this topic if you're already familiar with weighted overlay and plan to explore a more complete workflow for suitability assessment.
- Lab: Cost Surface Analysis URL
  
  A cost surface facilitates the analysis of propagation, spreading and movement processes in 2D, unconstrained by (transportation) networks.
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