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From: bob@geog.leeds.ac.uk (Bob Abrahart)
Subject: GeoComputation '96 - FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS
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1st International Conference on GeoComputation
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University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

17-19 September 1996


Final Call and Registration Form
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Sponsors
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University of Leeds; School of Geography; Elsevier Science; 
GeoInformation International; GMAP Ltd 


Conference format
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The conference will include invited speakers, research papers, 
posters, software demonstrations and a dedicated exhibition area. 


Main objectives
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New computational solutions have developed in parallel with the 
widespread uptake of computer power in geography. Commonalities 
in the types of problems to be solved exist in all areas of 
geographical research and progress will be greatly accelerated 
by the transfer of methods and cross-fertilization of ideas. 

The principal objective of this conference is to bring together 
emergent computer-orientated tools and techniques, thus driving 
future developments in GeoComputation. The conference will focus 
on computer-based solutions, as opposed to subject specific 
applications, and where possible papers for each session will be
selected from different areas of geographical research. 

In more detail this conference will seek to: 

1. Establish the current state-of-the-art in GeoComputation. 
2. Highlight the benefits and limitations of each technique. 
3. Provide a constructive forum for cross-boundary fertilization. 
4. Indicate fruitful directions for future research. 


Areas of interest
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It is intended that the academic focus of this conference will be 
wide-ranging and non-exclusive. 

Sessions will cover all areas of computational geography including: 

   Artificial intelligence, expert systems, and neural networks. 
   Fractals and chaos. 
   Visualization, virtual reality, and multimedia. 
   Quality control techniques for data and models. 
   Exploratory data analysis and data mining. 
   Integration with GIS. 
   Supercomputing. 
   Cellular automata. 
   Macro-modelling, micro-modelling, and scaling. 
   Process based modelling. 
   Fuzzy modelling. 


Information for contributors
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Papers reporting original research on any aspect of computational 
geography are welcome. Researchers wishing to present their work 
are invited to submit a camera ready extended abstract, of between 
500 and 1,000 words, describing the research and its significance. 
Text should be in 12 point Times Roman with normal spacing. 

Abstracts must include the postal address, telephone number and 
email address of the principal author.  Authors should indicate 
their preference to present a paper, poster or demonstration. 
Abstracts will be reviewed by a Programme Committee, selected 
from the Advisory and Organising Committees, and corresponding
authors will be notified accordingly. 


Publication of papers
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Four publication outlets are planned: 

1. A thematic book based on the conference objectives. 
2. Extended technical papers in a special edition of "Computers 
   and Geosciences". 
3. Extended technical papers in a special edition of Environment 
   and Planning A. 
4. Edited proceedings. 

A compendium of extended abstracts will be sent to all registered 
delegates. Authors wishing to have their papers included in the 
conference proceedings must submit a full version to the conference 
organisers before the specified deadline (max 5,000 words). These 
submissions will then be reviewed for possible inclusion of an 
extended paper in the appropriate journal. Authors for the thematic 
book will be invited; offers and suggestions are welcome. 


Submission details
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Four copies of extended abstracts should be sent to:

The Organising Committee
1st International Conference on GeoComputation
School of Geography
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
UK

Tel: +44 (0)113 233 3324
Fax: +44 (0)113 233 3308

Email: geocomputation@geog.leeds.ac.uk


Important dates
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15 May 1996     Deadline for extended abstracts.
15 June 1996    Notification of acceptance and instructions to 
                authors mailed.
15 July 1996    Late booking surcharge applied.
15 August 1996  Receipt of full paper (max 5,000 words). 


Keynote speakers include
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Prof. Mike Batty, University College, London, UK. 
Prof. George Benwell, Spatial Information Research Centre, 
      University of Otago, NZ. 
Prof. Martin Clarke, School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK. 
Prof. Peter Dew, School of Computer Studies, University of Leeds, UK. 
Prof. A. Stewart Fotheringham, Department of Geography, 
      University of Newcastle, UK. 
Prof. David Hogg, School of Computer Studies, University of Leeds, UK. 
Prof. Mike Kirkby, School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK. 
Dr.   Paul Longley, University of Bristol, UK. 
Prof. Stan Openshaw, School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK 
Dr.   Jonathan Raper, Department of Geography, Birkbeck College, 
      University of London, UK. 
Prof. Phil Rees, School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK. 
Prof. Donald Turcotte, Cornell University, USA. 


Advisory committee
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   Professor Martin Clarke 
   Professor Mike Kirkby 
   Professor Stan Openshaw 
   Professor Phil Rees


Organising committee
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Tracey Harris, Tavi Murray, Bob Abrahart & Ian Turton

School of Geography 
University of Leeds 
Leeds LS2 9JT 
UK

Tel: +44 (0)113-233-3324 
Fax: +44 (0)113-233-3308 

Email: geocomputation@geog.leeds.ac.uk


Conference venue
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The conference will take place at The University of Leeds. 

The University is in an accessible location, strategically positioned 
to receive visitors from all areas of the United Kingdom, and beyond. 
The nearest airports are Leeds/Bradford (10 miles) and Manchester 
(50 miles). Manchester Airport is served by a direct train link to 
Leeds (60 mins). There are good motorway connections and convenient 
public transport links from all other parts of the country. 

The School of Geography is one of the largest geography departments 
in the UK, with an international reputation for innovative and wide 
ranging research, and an excellent record in teaching. The Centre 
for Computational Geography, a recent research initiative, is 
concerned with the application of computational methods in both 
human and physical geography. 


Further information
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Further information is available from the Organising Committee and 
on the World Wide Web - where regular updates will be posted. 

    http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/geocomputation.html


Registration and costs
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A registration form can be obtained in either "gif" or "postscript" 
format from our World Wide Web page.  All options and associated costs 
are itemised on it.

    http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/geocomputation.html


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