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GeoTwain: Geospatial Analysis and Visualisation for Researchers in Transcultural Studies

Wenzlhuemer, Roland ; Arnold, Matthias ; Berner, Konrad ; Gietz, Peter ; Schultes, Kilian

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Abstract

In our research cluster on transculturality many projects deal with georeferenced data. This paper offers an introduction to the new project GeoTwain that works on visualization techniques for such data. Based on an analysis of the global telegraph network as an example of transcultural research using georeferenced data, the paper derives user requirements by combining experiences gained from previous projects and specifies a set of solutions. It is the aim of GeoTwain to provide easy visualization of 4-Dinformation based on Google Earth and to grasp spatial relationships embedded in historical evidence to analyse, recombine and disaggregate geo-referenced historical data without having to use more specialized and highly complex GIS Tools. Envisioned visualization with GeoTwain allows for fast and efficient assessment of georeferencing’s analytical potential in any given case; it also allows the user to carefully weigh further investments in data enrichment in relation to expected findings. Both the development and application of GeoTwain are embedded in the broader research environment infrastructure called Heidelberg Research Architecture (HRA).

Document type: Conference Item
Date Deposited: 21 Oct 2015 13:11
Date: 2009
Number of Pages: 5
Event Dates: 7-9 Dec 2009
Event Location: Oxford
Event Title: Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on e-Science
Faculties / Institutes: Philosophische Fakultät > Historisches Seminar
DDC-classification: 900 Geography and history
Uncontrolled Keywords: Geocaching, Transkulturalität
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