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Development of a generic system for modelling spatial processes

In this paper is proposed a structure for the development of a generic graphical system for modelling spatial processes (SMSP). This system seeks to integrate the spatial data handling operations of a GIS with specialist numerical modelling functionality, by the description of the processes involved. A conceptual framework is described, the foundation of which are six defined modules (or services) that are considered a minimum requirement for basic system operation. The services are identified following description of the three key components to systems integration, and the examination of the preferred integrating structure. The relationship of the integration components to sample commentary on the future requirements of integration is discussed, and the benefits and deficiencies of an implemented system for modelling spatial processes are noted.UnpublishedAbel, D.J., Taylor, K., & Kuo, D. (1997) Integrating Modelling Systems for Environmental Management Information Systems, SIGMOD - Quarterly Publication of the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Management of Data, 26(1): 5 - 10. Albrecht, J. (1996) Universal GIS-Operations - A Task-Oriented Systematization of Data Structure-Independent GIS Functionality Leading Towards a Geographic Modeling Language. University of Osnabrueck, Germany, Unpublished Dissertation Thesis, 99p. Albrecht, J., Jung, S., & Mann, S. (1997) VGIS: a GIS Shell for the Conceptual Design of Environemental Models, In: Innovations in GIS 4, Kemp, Z. ed. London, Taylor & Francis Ltd., p154 - 165. Bennett, D.A. (1997) A Framework for the Integration of Geographical Information Systems and Modelbase Management, International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 11(4): 337 - 357. Benz, J., Hoch, R., & Gabele, T.. (1997) Documentation of Mathematical Models in Ecology - an Unpopular Task?, ECOMOD, Dec 1997): 1 - 7. BlueMarble (1997) Geographic Translator. Blue Marble Geographics, Viewed: 17 July 1997, (http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/apptrans.htm). Burrough, P.A. (1997) Environmental Modelling with Geographical Information Systems, In: Innovations in GIS 4, Kemp, Z. ed. London, Taylor & Francis Ltd., p143 - 153. Davies, C. & Medyckyj-Scott, D. (1994) GIS Usability: Recommendations Based on the User's View, International Journal of Geographical Infomration Systems, 8(2): 175 - 189. Fedra, K. (1993) GIS and Environmental Modeling, In: Environmental Modelling with GIS, Goodchild, M., Parks, B. and Steyaert, L. eds, New York, Oxford University Press, p35 - 50. FME (1997) FME - The Universal Spatial Data Translator. Safe Software Inc., Viewed: 17 July 1997, (http://www.safe.com), [email protected]. Glover, J. (1995) The Need for Open GIS, Part 1: The Integration Challenge, Mapping Awareness, 9(8): 30 -33. Hix, D. & Hartson, R. (1993) Developing User Interfaces - Ensuring Usability Though Product & Process, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 381p. Kemp, K. (1993) Environmental Modelin with GIS: A Strategy for Dealing with Spatial Continuity. Technical Report 93-3, National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Santa Barbara, USA, ftp://grouse.spatial.maine.edu/pub/mirror/ UCSB/ Publications/tech_reports/93/93-3/. Lilburne, L. (1996) The Integration Challenge, In: The 8th Annual Colloquium of the Spatial Information Research Centre, Spatial Information Research Centre, Dunedin, p85 - 94, (http://divcom.otago.ac.nz:800/sirc/webpages/sirc96/abstract1.htm#C8). Mann, S. (1996) Environmental Decisions with Spatial Process Modelling, In: 1st International Conference on GeoComputation, School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK., p559 – 574. Mann, S. (1998) Spatial Process Modelling for Regional Environmental Decision-Making. University of Otago, Unpublished PhD Thesis, 269p. Marr, A.J., MacDonell, S., Benwell, G.L., & Mann, S. (1997) Spatial Process Modeling and Interoperability, In: International Conference in Interoperable GIS, National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Santa Barbara, 4 - 5 Dec 1997. Maxwell, T. & Costanza, R. (1995) Distributed Modular Spatial Ecosystem Modeling, International Journal of Computer Simulation, 5(3): 247 - 262. OGC (1996) OpenGIS Website Menu. Open GIS Consortium, Inc., Viewed: 19 Oct 1996, (http://www.opengis.org/menu.html), [email protected]. OGC (1997) The OpenGIS Consortium Brochure. The OpenGIS Consortium, Viewed: 15 Oct 1997, (http://www.opengis.org/brochure/opengis.pdf), email: [email protected]. Parks, B. (1993) The Need for Integration, In: Environmental Modelling with GIS, Goodchild, M., Parks, B. and Steyaert, L. eds, New York, Oxford University Press, p31 - 34. PC (1997) Personal Communication – Question and Answer session following presentation at the 2nd International Conference on GeoComputation, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 26 – 29 August 1997. Pidd, M. (1996) Model Development and HCI, In: 1996 Winter Simulation Conference, The Society for Computer Simulation, Institute of Industrial Engineers, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, California, p6. Rothenberg, J. (1991) Knowledge-based simulation at the RAND corporation, In: Knowledge-based simulation - methodology and application, P.A., F. and B., M.R. eds, New York, Springer-Verlag, p133 - 161. Shore, B. (1988) Introduction to Computer Information Systems, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., New York, p540. Strand, E.J. (1996) Open GIS Client/Server Products Remain Elusive, GIS World, 9(3): 36 - 38. Woodmansee, R.G. (1988) Ecosystem Processes and Global Change, In: Scales and Global Change, Rosswall, T., Woodmansee, R.G. and Risser, P.G. eds, New York, Wiley and Sons, p11 - 27

Development of a generic system for modelling spatial processes

In this paper is proposed a structure for the development of a generic graphical system for modelling spatial processes (SMSP). This system seeks to integrate the spatial data handling operations of a GIS with specialist numerical modelling functionality, by the description of the processes involved. A conceptual framework is described, the foundation of which are six defined modules (or services) that are considered a minimum requirement for basic system operation. The services are identified following description of the three key components to systems integration, and the examination of the preferred integrating structure. The relationship of the integration components to sample commentary on the future requirements of integration is discussed, and the benefits and deficiencies of an implemented system for modelling spatial processes are noted.UnpublishedAbel, D.J., Taylor, K., & Kuo, D. (1997) Integrating Modelling Systems for Environmental Management Information Systems, SIGMOD - Quarterly Publication of the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Management of Data, 26(1): 5 - 10. Albrecht, J. (1996) Universal GIS-Operations - A Task-Oriented Systematization of Data Structure-Independent GIS Functionality Leading Towards a Geographic Modeling Language. University of Osnabrueck, Germany, Unpublished Dissertation Thesis, 99p. Albrecht, J., Jung, S., & Mann, S. (1997) VGIS: a GIS Shell for the Conceptual Design of Environemental Models, In: Innovations in GIS 4, Kemp, Z. ed. London, Taylor & Francis Ltd., p154 - 165. Bennett, D.A. (1997) A Framework for the Integration of Geographical Information Systems and Modelbase Management, International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 11(4): 337 - 357. Benz, J., Hoch, R., & Gabele, T.. (1997) Documentation of Mathematical Models in Ecology - an Unpopular Task?, ECOMOD, Dec 1997): 1 - 7. BlueMarble (1997) Geographic Translator. Blue Marble Geographics, Viewed: 17 July 1997, (http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/apptrans.htm). Burrough, P.A. (1997) Environmental Modelling with Geographical Information Systems, In: Innovations in GIS 4, Kemp, Z. ed. London, Taylor & Francis Ltd., p143 - 153. Davies, C. & Medyckyj-Scott, D. (1994) GIS Usability: Recommendations Based on the User's View, International Journal of Geographical Infomration Systems, 8(2): 175 - 189. Fedra, K. (1993) GIS and Environmental Modeling, In: Environmental Modelling with GIS, Goodchild, M., Parks, B. and Steyaert, L. eds, New York, Oxford University Press, p35 - 50. FME (1997) FME - The Universal Spatial Data Translator. Safe Software Inc., Viewed: 17 July 1997, (http://www.safe.com), [email protected]. Glover, J. (1995) The Need for Open GIS, Part 1: The Integration Challenge, Mapping Awareness, 9(8): 30 -33. Hix, D. & Hartson, R. (1993) Developing User Interfaces - Ensuring Usability Though Product & Process, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 381p. Kemp, K. (1993) Environmental Modelin with GIS: A Strategy for Dealing with Spatial Continuity. Technical Report 93-3, National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Santa Barbara, USA, ftp://grouse.spatial.maine.edu/pub/mirror/ UCSB/ Publications/tech_reports/93/93-3/. Lilburne, L. (1996) The Integration Challenge, In: The 8th Annual Colloquium of the Spatial Information Research Centre, Spatial Information Research Centre, Dunedin, p85 - 94, (http://divcom.otago.ac.nz:800/sirc/webpages/sirc96/abstract1.htm#C8). Mann, S. (1996) Environmental Decisions with Spatial Process Modelling, In: 1st International Conference on GeoComputation, School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK., p559 – 574. Mann, S. (1998) Spatial Process Modelling for Regional Environmental Decision-Making. University of Otago, Unpublished PhD Thesis, 269p. Marr, A.J., MacDonell, S., Benwell, G.L., & Mann, S. (1997) Spatial Process Modeling and Interoperability, In: International Conference in Interoperable GIS, National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, Santa Barbara, 4 - 5 Dec 1997. Maxwell, T. & Costanza, R. (1995) Distributed Modular Spatial Ecosystem Modeling, International Journal of Computer Simulation, 5(3): 247 - 262. OGC (1996) OpenGIS Website Menu. Open GIS Consortium, Inc., Viewed: 19 Oct 1996, (http://www.opengis.org/menu.html), [email protected]. OGC (1997) The OpenGIS Consortium Brochure. The OpenGIS Consortium, Viewed: 15 Oct 1997, (http://www.opengis.org/brochure/opengis.pdf), email: [email protected]. Parks, B. (1993) The Need for Integration, In: Environmental Modelling with GIS, Goodchild, M., Parks, B. and Steyaert, L. eds, New York, Oxford University Press, p31 - 34. PC (1997) Personal Communication – Question and Answer session following presentation at the 2nd International Conference on GeoComputation, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 26 – 29 August 1997. Pidd, M. (1996) Model Development and HCI, In: 1996 Winter Simulation Conference, The Society for Computer Simulation, Institute of Industrial Engineers, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, California, p6. Rothenberg, J. (1991) Knowledge-based simulation at the RAND corporation, In: Knowledge-based simulation - methodology and application, P.A., F. and B., M.R. eds, New York, Springer-Verlag, p133 - 161. Shore, B. (1988) Introduction to Computer Information Systems, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., New York, p540. Strand, E.J. (1996) Open GIS Client/Server Products Remain Elusive, GIS World, 9(3): 36 - 38. Woodmansee, R.G. (1988) Ecosystem Processes and Global Change, In: Scales and Global Change, Rosswall, T., Woodmansee, R.G. and Risser, P.G. eds, New York, Wiley and Sons, p11 - 27

Should we share qualitative data? Epistemological and practical insights from conversation analysis

Over the last 30 years, there has been substantial debate about the practical, ethical and epistemological issues uniquely associated with qualitative data sharing. In this paper, we contribute to these debates by examining established data sharing practices in Conversation Analysis (CA). CA is an approach to the analysis of social interaction that relies on audio/video recordings of naturally occurring human interactions and moreover works at a level of detail that presents challenges for assumptions about participant anonymity. Nonetheless, data sharing occupies a central position in both the methodology and the wider academic culture of CA as a discipline and a community. Despite this, CA has largely been ignored in qualitative data sharing debates and discussions. We argue that the methodological traditions of CA present a strong case for the value of qualitative data sharing and offer open data sharing practices that might be usefully adopted in other qualitative approaches.Output Status: Forthcoming/Available Onlin

'That's not masculine': masculine capital and health-related behaviour

In recent years increasing attention has been given to how different masculinities are expressed in young men's health behaviour. To examine whether men can use competence in key health-related masculine domains to compensate for other non-masculine behaviour, group discussions were conducted with men aged 18-21 living in London, England. The analysis revealed the ways in which competence in traditionally masculine health-related domains produces masculine 'capital', which can be used to compensate for non-masculine behaviour in other domains. However, the capacity to trade this capital is limited because different masculine and non-masculine behaviours have different values