Overview of GIS Applications in Estuarine Monitoring and Assessment Research

Geographic information systems (GIS) tools are now considered integral in estuarine monitoring and assessment research. A synopsis is presented of our estuarine applications of GIS in the Northeast region of the U.S. The applications discussed cover sample site selection, support for field sampling activities, quality assurance of data, spatial display of geographic referenced information, quantitative spatial analysis of data, and communication of results.     

MapX与Oracle Spatial技术集成应用--以青岛海岸带地质信息系统开发为例

介绍了“青岛市海岸带地质信息系统”开发研制的关键技术。运用Mapinfo软件及其拓展组件MapX作为系统GIS开发平台,Oracle Spatial作为数据库技术平台,Visual Basic作为二次开发工具,将GIS的空间分析、可视化查询和Oracle数据管理功能有机集成,开发出具有空间数据库和空间分析功能兼备的信息应用系统。上述技术也可在其它领域推广应用。     

A Spatiotemporal Data Model on Relational Databases for Coastal Dynamic Research

Spatiotemporal information is currently among the most significant data used in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), especially for modeling dynamic coastal areas. As the design of the data model is the most fundamental issue for representing spatiotemporal data, this article focuses on the basic solution of how to represent spatial, attribute, and temporal information in an integrated form. By presenting a data model on relational databases, together with an object-oriented model for system development, it is expected to provide both theoretic and technical support to the spatial and temporal analyses in GISs for various applications.     

地理信息系统在海岸海洋地貌研究中的应用

随着现代海洋观测技术的发展,通过海岸海洋地貌调查获得的数据急剧增长。运用地理信息系统(GIS)将不同学科、不同来源、不同格式的数据进行集成管理、分析和表达已成为当前海岸海洋地貌研究的重点。系统介绍了GIS技术在海岸海洋地貌研究中新的方法体系,包括数据获取、数据处理、数据分析和数据表达四个部分,重点研究了GIS空间技术、海底地形建模和用三维可视化技术解译海洋地学,探索陆海交互作用中隐含信息的方法,并将其应用到沿海城市规划、海港选址、大陆架岛礁地貌环境研究的具体实例中,研究范围从陆到海涵盖整个海陆交互作用带,为海岸海洋社会发展、经济建设及外交权益提供科学基础和决策支持。通过上述方法体系与应用研究说明,以GIS为核心建立的多源地理空间信息平台使传统海岸海洋地貌研究的范围、内容及方法都发生了重大变化,但多源数据信息的精确解译和成功应用必须同时具有空间信息学和地貌学专家知识。     

空间信息系统原理（二）:空间信息系统数据的获取

简要介绍了空间信息系统(SIS)获取空间信息数据的三种最主要的方法：地图数据采集、遥感(RS)数据采集和GPS数据采集,并介绍了RS与GIS、GPS与GIS的集成。     

地理信息系统(GIS)在海洋地质中的应用

地理信息系统是一门空间数据管理科学和智能化高新技术，它是由地理学、地图学、计算机科学、遥感技术、数学等相互作用相互交叉而形成的，有向数据自动化处理研究、数据结构研究、空间关系理论研究、人工智能和专家系统研究发展的趋势。在海洋地质中，地理信息系统目前主要应用于海底地形地貌模拟、海洋地质资料科学管理与共享、海洋地质资料处理等。随着全球尺度海洋学研究的进一步开展及海洋地理信息系统的产生，地理信息系统在海洋地质中的应用前景良好。     

Constructing a raster-based spatio-temporal hierarchical data model for marine fisheries application

1 Introduction The GIS has shown great success for terrestrial ap- plicationsin the last decades, but its use in marine fields has been far more restricted. One of the main reasons is that most of the GIS systems or their data models are designed for land…     

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Abstract

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been developed during the last decade. Their land‐based applications range from land information management, urban planning, and environmental research to engineering design and management in the utility and oil industries, geological subsurface analysis, and others. However, applications of GIS in the marine environment are still in the initial stages. This may be due to, among other things, the large marine data sets, the demands of 3D data processing, and the difficulty of ocean data acquisition.

This article presents the result of the development of an integrated Marine Geographic Information System (MGIS) for the exploration and development of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the U.S. Pacific Islands region by the Pacific Mapping Center, University of Hawaii. Features such as spatial marine data processing, integration of GIS and mapping systems, 3D data structures, and simulation and animation of marine operations are developed and applied in this system. Since MGIS applications in EEZ are related to many disciplines in marine sciences and engineering, an operational MGIS should be an integrated system in which both basic GIS and marine application systems are combined into a single geo‐referenced system, In addition to other applications, this MGIS has been used: (1) to select a potential deep‐water research site off the island of Hawaii for the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic, and Development (DBED); (2) to generate a three‐dimensional database and use it for the navigation and simulation of underwater operations of an underwater research vehicle; and (3) to produce two 2° × 2° mosaic sheets of sonar images, which meet the USGS standard for a sonar image atlas.     

虚拟海洋场景构建与技术研究

随着传统GIS应用向三维立体方向发展,三维虚拟场景在信息认知、空间规划管理、时空挖掘与分析等方面的应用逐渐成为研究热点。本文基于Skyline平台集成遥感影像数据、地形数据、纹理特征数据、倾斜摄影测量数据、三维全景数据和三维模型数据,构建了集虚拟海岛海岸带模型、虚拟海底地形模型和虚拟水体模型于一体的虚拟海洋场景,并针对场景构建中涉及的多源影像数据集成技术、多尺度影像实时切片技术和基于OGC服务的数据集成技术开展了研究。构建形成的虚拟海洋场景在海洋应用服务系统中开展了实践应用。     

基于OSG的南海岛礁三维地理信息系统的设计与实现

采用OSG开发技术实现南海岛礁三维地理信息系统主要功能。采用LOD技术和数据动态加载技术提高了系统海量数据的处理效率,实现了海量地理信息数据的动态显示和漫游。融合基础DEM数据、高分辨率遥感影像数据、三维模型数据,实现了基于三维可视化空间的信息查询和多媒体信息的显示及空间分析等地理信息系统功能,达到了良好的效果。     

"3S"技术在省际间海域勘界中的应用

结合海域勘界的理论方法,在“3S”技术支持下,以天津、河北勘界为例,探讨了建立省际间海域勘界辅助决策信息系统的基本方法和关键技术。实践证明,利用“3S”技术建立省际间海域勘界辅助决策信息系统是一条可行的途径,“3S”技术是勘界工作的重要辅助决策手段。     

数字海洋可视化系统研究与实现

球体模型系统是目前GIS领域的研究热点,它以强大的空间数据管理能力,丰富直观的信息表现能力迅速成为空间信息集成共享的有力平台.以Skyline软件平台为基础,介绍了数字海洋可视化系统的体系架构、功能设计和技术实现方法.实践应用表明,该系统在多源海洋信息可视化集成共享方面具有良好的应用前景.     

利用MAPINFO建立渤海区域地质信息管理系统空间数据库的技术方案

以渤海区域地质信息管理系统空间数据库为例,概述了利用地理信息工具平台MAPINFO建设渤海信息管理系统区域地质空间数据库的方法,包括空间数据库的分类、分层方案,命名及编码规则,以及利用MAPINFO和VERTICAL MAPPER绘制水深等值线图、剖面图、3D图的技巧。     

渤海区域地质信息管理系统数据模型

以渤海区域地质信息管理系统数据模型为例,阐述了基于GIS的海洋地学管理信息系统中数据的组织方法,包括数据分类、分层方案、命名及编码规则、空间数据库和属性数据库的建设以及两者之间的关系.通过设置基础表,解决了系统中说明性信息难以代码化的难题,并在此基础上设计了系统的数据模型.     

3S技术在海岸带调查中的应用

本文首先结合GPS、RS、GIS技术的特点,分别阐述了它们在海岸带调查各个领域中的应用情况.即如何利用GPS实现岸线定位和剖面地形测量;如何利用RS技术实现海岸线提取、海岸带地表形态观察与分类、岸滩冲淤动态调查;以及如何建立海岸带空间数据模型,从而在GIS中实现海量空间数据的存储管理.接着根据3S技术的发展趋势,简述了3S集成技术,并初步探讨了其在海岸带调查中的应用.     

Mapping Submerged Aquatic Vegetation with GIS in the Caloosahatchee Estuary: Evaluation of Different Interpolation Methods

This article evaluates different spatial interpolation methods for mapping submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the Caloosahatchee Estuary, Florida. Data used for interpolation were collected by the Submersed Aquatic Vegetation Early Warning System (SAVEWS). The system consists of hydro-acoustic equipment, which operates from a slow-moving boat and records bottom depth, seagrass height, and seagrass density. This information is coupled with geographic location coordinates from a Global Positioning System (GPS) and stored together in digital files, representing SAV status at points along transect lines. Adequate spatial interpolation is needed to present the SAV information, including density, height, and water depth, as spatially continuous data for mapping and for comparison between seasons and years. Interpolation methods examined in this study include ordinary kriging with five different semivariance models combined with a variable number of neighboring points, the inverse distance weighted (IDW) method with different parameters, and the triangulated irregular network (TIN) method with linear and quintic options. Interpolation results were compared with survey data at selected calibration transects to examine the suitability of different interpolation methods. Suitability was quantified by the determination coefficient (R2) and the root-mean-square error (RMSE) between interpolated and observed values. The most suitable interpolation method was identified as the one yielding the highest R2 value and/or the lowest RMSE value. For different geographic conditions, seasons, and SAV parameters, different interpolation methods were recommended. This study identified that kriging was more suitable than the IDW or TIN method for spatial interpolation of all SAV parameters measured. It also suggested that transect data with irregular spatial distribution patterns such as SAV parameters are sensitive to interpolation methods. An inappropriate interpolation method such as TIN can lead to erroneous spatial representation of the SAV status. With a functional geographic system and adequate computing power, the evaluation and selection of interpolation methods can be automated and quantitative, leading to a more efficient and accurate decision.     

GIS在港口规划建设管理中的应用模型

GIS（GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM）又名空间地理信息系统,与空间位置有关的领域都是GIS的重要应用领域。GIS应用于港口规划建设与土地管理,通过GIS的开发应用,逐步实现相应管理工作的自动化和图形管理,规范业务工作流程,为电子口岸的建设提供物理空问的数据平台。基于对于港口规划建设管理需求的理解,结合GIS在国内外港口应用的现状和发展趋势,探讨了港口规划建设管理系统的框架模型和不同层次的开发建议。同时对于作为规划建设管理的基础平台的港口GIS信息数据平台及其结构框架也进行了讨论。     

Biogeographic assessments: A framework for information synthesis in marine spatial planning

This paper presents the Biogeographic Assessment Framework (BAF), a decision support process for marine spatial planning (MSP), developed through two decades of close collaborations between scientists and marine managers. Spatial planning is a considerable challenge for marine stewardship agencies because of the need to synthesize information on complex socio-ecological patterns across geographically broad spatial scales. This challenge is compounded by relatively short time-frames for implementation and limited financial and technological resources. To address this pragmatically, BAF provides a rapid, flexible and multi-disciplinary approach to integrate geospatial information into formats and visualization tools readily useable for spatial planning. Central to BAF is four sequential components: (1) Planning; (2) Data Evaluation; (3) Ecosystem Characterization; and (4) Management Applications. The framework has been applied to support the development of several marine spatial plans in the United States and Territories. This paper describes the structure of the BAF framework and the associated analytical techniques. Two management applications are provided to demonstrate the utility of BAF in supporting decision making in MSP.     

Mapping Submerged Aquatic Vegetation with GIS in the Caloosahatchee Estuary: Evaluation of Different Interpolation Methods

This article evaluates different spatial interpolation methods for mapping submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the Caloosahatchee Estuary, Florida. Data used for interpolation were collected by the Submersed Aquatic Vegetation Early Warning System (SAVEWS). The system consists of hydro-acoustic equipment, which operates from a slow-moving boat and records bottom depth, seagrass height, and seagrass density. This information is coupled with geographic location coordinates from a Global Positioning System (GPS) and stored together in digital files, representing SAV status at points along transect lines. Adequate spatial interpolation is needed to present the SAV information, including density, height, and water depth, as spatially continuous data for mapping and for comparison between seasons and years. Interpolation methods examined in this study include ordinary kriging with five different semivariance models combined with a variable number of neighboring points, the inverse distance weighted (IDW) method with different parameters, and the triangulated irregular network (TIN) method with linear and quintic options. Interpolation results were compared with survey data at selected calibration transects to examine the suitability of different interpolation methods. Suitability was quantified by the determination coefficient (R2) and the root-mean-square error (RMSE) between interpolated and observed values. The most suitable interpolation method was identified as the one yielding the highest R2 value and/or the lowest RMSE value. For different geographic conditions, seasons, and SAV parameters, different interpolation methods were recommended. This study identified that kriging was more suitable than the IDW or TIN method for spatial interpolation of all SAV parameters measured. It also suggested that transect data with irregular spatial distribution patterns such as SAV parameters are sensitive to interpolation methods. An inappropriate interpolation method such as TIN can lead to erroneous spatial representation of the SAV status. With a functional geographic system and adequate computing power, the evaluation and selection of interpolation methods can be automated and quantitative, leading to a more efficient and accurate decision.     

苏北废黄河三角洲海岸时空演变遥感分析

基于遥感与地理信息系统技术,使用苏北废黄河三角洲海岸地区1978,1987和2000年的Landsat卫星遥感数据,选取岸线指标与波段,提取岸线信息,生成1978-1987年和1987-2000年海岸土地增减时空变化分布图,建立岸线变化距离及增速衡量指标,定量分析了废黄河三角洲海岸面积变化特征,以及灌河口-中山河口、中山河口-扁担港口和扁担港口-双洋河口以南岸段的时空变化格局与分布特征.研究结果表明,废黄河三角洲海岸的自然侵蚀速率呈减小趋势,但侵蚀作用仍在继续.侵蚀强度以废黄河口地区为中心,向南北两侧逐渐减弱.人工保滩护岸措施在一定程度上影响着自然侵蚀格局.其内部各岸段分别呈现缓蚀、侵蚀和基本侵淤平衡的变化格局.