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Spatial data issues in geographical zoonoses research
Author(s) -
Robertson Colin,
Yee Lauren,
Metelka Julia,
Stephen Craig
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the canadian geographer / le géographe canadien
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.35
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1541-0064
pISSN - 0008-3658
DOI - 10.1111/cag.12280
Subject(s) - spatial analysis , data science , linkage (software) , key (lock) , geography , scale (ratio) , regional science , environmental resource management , computer science , cartography , biology , remote sensing , environmental science , computer security , biochemistry , gene
Key Messages Spatial data are of increasing use in the investigation of emerging zoonoses. Due to the heterogeneity of required data sources, issues of scale misalignment, data linkage, and access to data are found to be important factors. Geographers can make significant contributions to zoonoses research through their expertise in evaluating, integrating, and modelling spatial data.