Geospatial Science Research 2 (GSR_2)
The past several years has seen an exponential rise in the quantity of and access to spatial
data via everyday location-enabled consumer electronic devices. In parallel with this
unprecedented increase in spatial data, the level of automation of processing, analysis and
production has been accelerating. As a result, many disciplines now seek techniques,
approaches and demonstrations of how these data can be linked to improve decision
making.

To advance thinking on how the use of geospatial information might benefit society, the
Geospatial Science Research Group in the School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences
at RMIT University hosted the inaugural Geospatial Science Research Symposium (GSR_1)
in December 2011, followed by GSR_2 in December 2012. The symposia have brought
together academics, researchers and professionals in the geospatial science community to
provide an inclusive forum for advancing research. GSR has provided a venue for
Australian and international contributors to share approaches and collectively demonstrate
how geospatial data capture, analysis and representation supports activities in the
developed and developing world.

The GSR_2 keynote speaker was Dr. Robert Edsall, an Associate Professor in the
Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, with a joint appointment in the Department of
Communication and Digital Media, at Carthage College, in Kenosha WI, USA. Rob has
teaching and research interests that centre on mapping: cartography, geographic
visualization, GIS, spatial analysis, and geo-visual analytics. His keynote address
expounded the benefits of engaging students in research in the geospatial sciences.

This electronic proceedings is a record of the contributions made to advancing knowledge in
the Geospatial Sciences at GSR_2. Full papers presented at the symposium were all peer
reviewed contributions.


Colin Arrowsmith
Chris Bellman
Bill Cartwright
Karin Reinke
Mark Shortis
Mariela Soto-Berelov
Lola Suarez Barranco