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Update definition of geocomputation
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 We define geocomputation as
 
-> A field of research, software development and practical application that uses geographic data to solve problems, with a focus on reproducibility, flexibility and tool development.
+> Academic research, software development and practical applications that use geographic data to solve problems, with a focus on reproducibility, flexibility and tool development.
 
 Geocomputation\index{geocomputation!definition} is a young term, dating back to the first conference on the subject in 1996.^[
 The first 'GeoComputation' conference took place at the University of Leeds, where one of the authors (Robin) is currently based.