The GIS Research Center, established in April 2001, provides research findings through a scientific integration and analysis of a wide range of geographical phenomena and activities. The center seeks to initiate and facilitate research on modern spatial information technologies and their applied role in national projects and industries, with emphasis on innovative methods to acquire, build and utilize geographical information. To this end, the center endeavors to draw upon expertise from information technologies, civil engineering, environmental engineering and a variety of other fields that pursue information-oriented problem-solving in areas such as transportation, management and e-commerce. While provided to government and business, this information is also proliferated through a variety of communication and training initiatives.
ㆍManagement and Policy-making Based on Geographic Information
- Applying geographical analysis to urban management and decision-making processes such as urban planning, transportation planning, environmental planning, growth management, commercial impact analysis, site selection, disaster management
- Developing integrated and interdisciplinary decision-making methodologies using computer- enhanced statistical, mathematical and engineering techniques
ㆍAcquiring Spatial Data and Designing Geographic Database
Establishing and utilizing the national geodetic network
Constructing and standardizing the geographic database
Acquiring remotely sensed data and creating digital maps
Acquiring geographic data through GPS and developing applications
Developing innovative surveying techniques (i.e. GPS, RS, GIS)
ㆍPerforming Applied Research and Cooperating in Neighboring Areas
GIS techniques and IT fields
Urban planning information systems (UPIS) and land use information systems
Environment management systems, Natural hazards and disaster management systems
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS), Mobile-GIS, Logistics, CALS-GIS
Web-based GIS for local information and e-commerce
ㆍConstruction and Evaluating Geographic Information Systems
National Geographic Information Systems (NGIS)
Parcel-based land Information Systems (PBUS, LMIS)
Establishing and evaluating GIS-related master plans of local governments
Supervising GIS-related projects
ㆍProviding Related Education and Communication
Training experts for central or local governments and industries
Communicating with domestic and foreign countries and institutes
Holding GIS-related seminars and conferences