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Update definition of geocomputation
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CC @Nowosad this is more concise and clear. Minor tweak, too late for print version of v2 but better I think.
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Robinlovelace authored Dec 28, 2024
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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.
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👍 maybe also switch places of "flexibility" and "reproducibility"

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Don't see the difference, no objections to changing after. Will merge.

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