RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Automating the administration boundary design process using Hierarchical Spatial Reasoning theory and Geographical Information Systems A1 Escobar MartĂ­nez, Francisco Javier A1 Eagleson, S. A1 Williamson, Ian K1 Geographical information systems (GIS) K1 Hierarchical spatial reasoning (HSR) K1 Spatial data infrastructure (SDI) K1 Administration boundaries K1 Postcode K1 Census collection district (CCD) K1 GeografĂ­a K1 Geography AB This paper addresses the problems associated with the integration of data betweenincongruent boundary systems. Currently, the majority of spatial boundaries are designed in an uncoordinated manner with individual organisations generating individual boundaries to meet individual needs. As a result, current technologies for analysing geospatial information, such as geographic information systems (GISs), are not reaching their full potential.In response to the problem of uncoordinated boundaries, the authors present an algorithm for the hierarchical structuring of administrative boundaries. This algorithm applies hierarchical spatial reasoning (HSR) theory to the automated structuring of polygons. In turn, these structured boundary systems facilitate accurate data integration and analysis whilst meeting the spatial requirements of selected agencies.The algorithm is presented in two parts. The first part outlines previous research undertaken by the authors into the delineation of administrative boundaries in metropolitan regions. Thesecond part outlines the distinctly different constraints required for administrative-boundary design in rural areas. The formalisation of the algorithm has taken place in a GIS environmentutilising Avenue, an object-orientated programming language that operates under ArcView, the desktop software developed and distributed by ESRI. YR 2003 FD 2003 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10017/6825 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10017/6825 LA eng DS MINDS@UW RD 29-mar-2024