RT info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject T1 Spatial Hierarchical Reasoning Applied to Administration Boundaries Using GIS A1 Escobar MartĂ­nez, Francisco Javier A1 Eagleson, S. A1 Williamson, Ian K1 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) K1 Spatial Hierarchy K1 Boundary Units K1 Administrative Boundary K1 Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) K1 GeografĂ­a K1 Geography AB Throughout history, humankind has segmented and structured the spatial environment invarious ways to support administrative, political and economic activities. To date, the majority of spatial boundaries have been constructed in an uncoordinated manner withindividual organisations generating individual boundaries to meet individual needs. This practice has resulted in boundary layers that even the most sophisticated GIS (Geographic Information System) technology is unable to cross analyse accurately.Consequently, geospatial information is fragmented over a series of boundary units.The objective of this paper is to identify issues associated with the division of ourgeospatial environment. Also, to investigate new methods for the organisation of data byapplying the principles of Hierarchical Spatial Reasoning (HSR), where HSR can beused as the theoretical framework for investigating the hierarchical structuring of space and its use in reasoning. The study aims to examine the global extent of the problem, while focusing on solutions for the state of Victoria, Australia. YR 1999 FD 1999 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10017/6829 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10017/6829 LA eng DS MINDS@UW RD 29-mar-2024