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Location-Based
GeoComputation
Strategic Rethinking of
the Opportunities for
Outdoor Research Afforded
by Mobile Devices
Sam Meek, Gary Priestnall and Robert J. Abrahart
CONTENTS
Abstract .......................................................................................................................................... 357
15.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 358
15.2 Defining LBGC .................................................................................................................... 360
15.3 Geographical Scope of LBGC .............................................................................................. 364
15.4 Major Characteristics of LBGC ............................................................................................ 367
15.4.1 Importance of Being in the Study Area for GC ....................................................... 368
15.4.2 Iterative Model Building in the Field........................................................................ 370
15.4.3 Single Mobile Device ............................................................................................... 370
15.4.4 Affordances and Properties of Mobile Devices ....................................................... 370
15.4.5 Augmented Reality and Visualisation ...................................................................... 371
15.5 Prospects for the Future ........................................................................................................ 372
15.6 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 373
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................ 373
References ...................................................................................................................................... 373
ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces the new concept of location-based GeoComputation (LBGC). We position
this concept alongside mobile GIS and location-based services and argue that LBGC moves the
focus away from the capture of new spatial data or the delivery of information of relevance to a
person's surroundings. Emphasis is instead placed on undertaking analysis and modelling in the
field and the exciting possibilities this might bring for real-time model development, refinement,
validation and visualisation.
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