The lab carries out research in the domain of geo-information science and spatial information management. We apply a wide range of spatial analysis methods and techniques in relation to many different scientific and societal topics. Spatial analysis aims to transform spatial data into meaningful information. In the context of decision making this means the provision of information that helps decision makers in preparing, developing and evaluating alternatives. The spatial analysis process is characterised by a number of subsequent phases that differ in the degree of understanding that is involved. Since the final evaluation or monitoring phase may provide information that is useful for the preceding phases the whole process is considered to be iterative.
The iterative spatial analysis process (source Koomen, 2008)
SPINlab carries out methodological and applied research in each of the phases of the spatial analysis process. Our projects in this research theme can be further divided under five headings:
- Climate Adaptation
- Spatial Planning
- Land-Use Modelling
- Research involving the Land Use Scanner model
- Location Value