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SpatialNews.com Press Release
Laser-Scan Clarifies Generalisation at GISRUK 2006
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Cambridge UK, 30th March 2006 - Laser-Scan will present and sponsor this years GISRUK Conference at the University of Nottingham from 5-7th April 2006.
Jen Crowe, Laser-Scan's Product Analyst, will present as part of the GISRUK 2006 conference programme on Thursday 6th April in the 11.00-12.30 Generalisation session. Jen's paper, entitled 'Automated Art? Re-defining the fundamental questions of generalisation', will address the effect a common understanding of terminology has on research.
A common phrase used in Geographical Information research and industry is 'map generalisation'. This is confusing and misleading, as both model and cartographic 'map' generalisation exist. Even using these terms suggests a unity of approach to generalisation as though it was a single related process, whereas it is in fact the goal. Furthermore there are a variety of processes and possible solutions that could produce generalised spatial data. Jen's presentation will address the problems of using the term 'generalisation' loosely and the benefits of a united understanding for research and industry.
Steven Ramage, Product & Marketing Director Laser-Scan said:
"Jen is working at Laser-Scan as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry and the University of Hertfordshire. She began her research by looking at how industry uses the term 'generalisation', and found widespread confusion between areas such as Model and Cartographic generalisation. The effect of this on industry will be discussed within her presentation which we hope will benefit academia and industry alike."
As a sponsor of the event, Laser-Scan will also provide delegates with further discussion opportunities and demonstrations in the exhibition room. Jenny Lynn, Academic Programme Manager will also be available to discuss Laser-Scan's solutions and Academic Programme options further with attendees on a one-to-one basis.
Laser-Scan offers various Academic Programme options to their participants including a Masters Programme, options for those interested in generalisation and those interested in Laser-Scan's data quality management solutions. For more information about Laser-Scan's Academic Programme please contact info@laser-scan.com or visit the Laser-Scan website at:
http://www.laser-scan.com/partners/academic/index.htm
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