DeVincenzi, A. "GeoSense An open publishing platform for visualization, sharing, and social analysis of geospatial data."

Abstract

Current systems for geospatial data visualization demand that users have expert level knowledge, advanced technical capability, and design acumen to produce results. These inherent complexities prevent many users from uncovering deeper meaning or hidden narratives within geospatial data.

We suggest that geovisualization can be made more approachable while also leveraging collective intelligence from connected communities through shared data and analysis. To address this, we present GeoSense: an open publishing platform for information visualization, social collaboration, and geospatial analysis of multivariate data sources. We provide a robust suite of tools for users who have little knowledge of the intricacies of GIS and are looking to better understand the spatial and temporal qualities of geospatial data. GeoSense proposes that design may be used as a lens to enhance human understanding and provide insight where new and provocative discoveries can be uncovered through visual analysis and shared cognition.