MURAL - Maynooth University Research Archive Library



    Exploring approaches to computer cartography and spatial analysis in cognitive mapping research: CMAP and MiniGASP prototype packages


    Kitchin, Rob (1996) Exploring approaches to computer cartography and spatial analysis in cognitive mapping research: CMAP and MiniGASP prototype packages. Cartographic Journal, 33 (1). pp. 51-55. ISSN 0008-7041

    [img] Download (3MB)


    Share your research

    Twitter Facebook LinkedIn GooglePlus Email more...



    Add this article to your Mendeley library


    Abstract

    Much cognitive mapping data consists of spatial elements such as points, lines and polygons. This makes it possible to analyze such data with traditional spatial statistics and to visualise them using cartographic techniques. Using this approach can reveal 'hidden' spatial patterns and provide quantitative evidence which can be used in identifying, understanding and explaining cognitive mapping theories. This paper examines the role of computer cartography and spatial analysis in cognitive mapping research and the most appropriate approach to their implementation. The possible contribution of Geographical Information Systems (GISs) is investigated and the development and implementation of two stand-alone specialised packages, CMAP and MiniGASP are outlined.

    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: computer cartography; spatial analysis; cognitive mapping; research; CMAP; MiniGASP; prototype packages;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Social Sciences > Geography
    Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Institutes > National Institute for Regional and Spatial analysis, NIRSA
    Item ID: 7256
    Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1179/caj.1996.33.1.51
    Depositing User: Prof. Rob Kitchin
    Date Deposited: 17 Aug 2016 14:21
    Journal or Publication Title: Cartographic Journal
    Publisher: Maney Publishing
    Refereed: No
    URI:
    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

    Repository Staff Only(login required)

    View Item Item control page

    Downloads

    Downloads per month over past year

    Origin of downloads