Geospatial Science and Technology: Focus Areas
Epidemiology
Our geospatial scientists collaborate with epidemiologists to integrate geospatial data and analysis throughout epidemiological research projects. We devise appropriate methods of collecting locational data that meet the accuracy and precision needs of epidemiological studies. Geospatial science is also used to ensure that the spatial characteristics of many types of epidemiological data are accurate.
Using expertise in geospatial database design, we created synthesized human and livestock population databases to support agent-based infectious disease modeling. The resulting national-level databases are the basic infrastructure for simulating infectious disease outbreaks and analyzing mitigation strategies, which support decisions for applying limited resources for pandemic preparedness.
We develop innovative spatial-temporal web-mapping applications to display time-varying bio-surveillance data. These customized web-based animation tools allow researchers to understand the geospatial nature of disease surveillance data over time and space. Using new technologies and innovative interface design, we provide easy-to-use, yet still powerful interfaces for displaying and animating complex time-varying data.
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