Theories of Geographic Concepts: Ontological Approaches to Semantic Integration

by Marinos Kavouras and Margarita Kokla

Most widely available approaches to semantic integration provide ad-hoc, non-systematic, subjective manual mappings that lead to procrustean amalgamations to fit the target standard, an outcome that pleases no one. Written by experts in the field, Theories of Geographic Concepts: Ontological Approaches to Semantic Integration emphasizes the real issues involved in integrating existing geo-ontologies.

The book addresses theoretical,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367387913
• ISBN13: 9780367387914
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"