ABSTRACT
“Geographic information science” has newly emerged as the study of basic and applied research issues involving geospatial information. Research on geographic cognition is important to many areas of high priority within the national research and development agenda. One of the oldest areas of research in the cognition of geographic information is the study of cognitive and perceptual aspects of cartographic communication. The traditional map is being supplemented by newer forms of geographic information displays, or geographic visualizations The study of geographic ontologies is also concerned with the conceptualizations of experts or experienced geographic information scientists of various types. The study of geographic ontologies is also concerned with the conceptualizations of experts or experienced geographic information scientists of various types. Research on the cognition of geographic information addresses a host of fundamental issues in geographic information science. Research on geographic cognition improve the functionality and dissemination of many information technologies, including data capture technologies, Geographic Information Systems, and intelligent transportation systems.
