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 
Surface / terrain analyses

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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Surface / terrain analyses