Computational techniques for non-Euclidean planar spatial data applied to migrant flows [chapter]

Michael Worboys, Keith Mason, Jenny Lingham
1998 Innovations In GIS 5  
This paper describes the development of an approach to spatial analysis in the setting of a non-Euclidean space. Almost all current GIS functionality assumes that constituent spatial entities in the system are referenced to the coordinatized Euclidean plane. However, there are many situations for which representation in a Euclidean space is not the most appropriate model, nor may even be derivable. Spatial interaction provides an example, since the interactions determine relationships between
more » ... atial entities that may not be representable in Euclidean space. The paper presents some background to interaction analysis and non-Euclidean techniques. The major contribution is to develop a method for treatment of non-Euclidean proximity relationships and apply it to migrant flow data.
doi:10.1201/b16831-5 fatcat:vspukr6knzdwfj26wgof66fpza