Publications of George Taylor

 

Publications in press :
Accepted - Batty, M., Fairbairn, D., Moore, K. Ogilby, C. and Taylor, G., Virtual Cities, chapter in book Virtual Reality in Geography, (ed. Fisher, P. and Unwin, D.), Taylor & Francis.
Accepted - Fairbairn, D. and Taylor, G., Data collection issues in virtual reality for geographical representation, chapter in book Virtual Reality in Geography, (ed. Fisher, P. and Unwin, D.), Taylor & Francis.
Accepted - Taylor, G. and Blewitt, G., Mapping Dilution of Precision (MDOP) and Map Matched GPS, International Journal of Geographical Information Science.
Accepted - Taylor, G., GPS positioning using map-matching algorithms, drive restriction information and road network connectivity, NavConvention 2001, Nice, France.
Submitted - Mehner, H., Car, A. and Taylor G., From theory and formalization to successful GIS implementation: lessons learned, Computers, Environment and Urban Systems.

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Published articles (refereed journals and book contributions) :
Taylor, G., Blewitt, G., Steup, D., Corbett, S. and Car, A., (2001), Road Reduction Filtering for GPS-GIS Navigation,  Transactions in GIS, ISSN 1361-1682, 5(3), pp 193-207.
Taylor, G., Kudowor, A.Y.T. and Fairbairn, D., (2001), An Empirical Method of Error Analysis in Volume Estimation: Monte Carlo Simulation Under Kriging and Triangulation, Journal of Surveying Engineering (ASCE), ISSN 0733-9453, 127(2),  pp 59-77.
Car, A., Taylor, G. and Brunsdon, C., (2001), Modelling Decision Making by Adopting the Principles of Hierarchical Wayfinding, Computers Environment and Urban Systems, 25(1), pp 69-88.
Taylor, G., Fairbairn, D.J. and Parsley, S., (2000), The Phoenix algorithm for three-dimensional data capture, The Photogrammetric Record, 16(96), pp 1007-1021.
Taylor, G., (2000), Royal Society Industry  Fellow report, Reports on Researches for the year ended 30th September 1999, The Royal Society, London, ISBN: 0 85403 5362, pp 62.
Buchanan, H., Stevenson, P., Fairbairn, D., Parker, D., Taylor, G., and Wall, J., (1999), Using Geographic Information Systems for Site Selection, RICS, London, ISBN: 0 85406 923 2, ISNN 1464 - 648X, 18 pages.
Taylor, G., (1999), Royal Society Industry  Fellow report, Reports on Researches for the year ended 30th September 1998, The Royal Society, London, ISBN: 0 85403 5095, pp 61.
Parsley, S. and Taylor, G., (1998) Methodologies and Tools for Large Scale, Real World, Virtual Environments: A prototype to enhance the understanding of historic Newcastle upon Tyne, Chapter 7 in book Innovations in GIS 5 (ed. Carver, S.), Taylor & Francis, ISBN: 0 7484 0810 X, pp 78-86.
Taylor, G., and Allgar, V., (1997), Creation of an enhanced dataset from disparate medical records using a relational database management system, British Journal of Healthcare Computing and Information Management, 14(5), pp 27-29.
Beaton, D.J., Taylor, G.E., Fairbairn, D.J. and Tipple, A.G., (1996), Large scale spatial information systems in the built environment: an example applied to housing in the third world, Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 19(5/6), pp 415-424.
Parker D., Taylor, G.E. and Hoult, C., (1996), A generic large-scale spatial data model for surveyors: changing practices and processes, Chapter 2 in book Innovations in GIS 3 (ed. Parker, D.), Taylor & Francis, ISBN: 07484-04589, pp 15-24.
Parker D., Buchanan, H., Hoult, C., Taylor, G.E. and Coombes, M., (1996), Guidelines for geographic information content and quality, Association for Geographic Information publication no. 1/96, ISBN: 1-874059-23-3, 69 pages.
Fairbairn D. and Taylor, G.E., (1995), Developing a variable scale map projection for urban areas, Computers and Geosciences, 21(9), pp 1053-1064. 
Taylor, G.E., (1994), Point in polygon test, Survey Review, 32(254), pp 479-484.
Parker D., Taylor, G.E. and Dauncey, D., (1994), The structured concept: Realising the world, Survey Review, 32(253), pp 395-404.
Parker D. and Taylor, G.E., (1992), The 'Sin GIS, Survey Review, 31(246), pp 465-473. 
Taylor, G.E., (1989), Addendum to Saalfield (1987), International Journal of Geographical Information Systems, 3(2), pp 191-193.

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Conference presentations and proceedings :

Taylor, G., Uff, J. and  Al-Hamadani, A., (2001), GPS positioning using map-matching algorithms, drive restriction information and road network connectivity. In D.B. Kidner and G. Higgs (eds.), GIS Research in the UK: Proceedings of GIS Research UK 2001 9th Annual Conference, Glamorgan, pp 114-119.
Garton, M. and Taylor, G., (2001), Data integration issues for a Farm Decision Support System. In D.B. Kidner and G. Higgs (eds.), GIS Research in the UK: Proceedings of GIS Research UK 2001 9th Annual Conference, Glamorgan, pp 519-524.
Sehmisch, A., Boehme, O., Canan, S., Clarke, P., Taylor, G. and Twynholm, S., (2001), Integration of GPS and GIS in Vehicle Tracking Systems.  In D.B. Kidner and G. Higgs (eds.), GIS Research in the UK: Proceedings of GIS Research UK 2001 9th Annual Conference, Glamorgan, pp 598-599.
Taylor, G., and Blewitt, G., (2000), Road Reduction Filtering using GPS, Proceedings of 3rd AGILE Conference on Geographic Information Science, Helsinki, Finland, pp 114-120.
Mehner, H., Car, A. and Taylor, G., (2000), From theory and formalization to successful GIS implementation: lessons learned, Proceedings of GIS Research UK 2000 Conference , York, pp 129-131.
Taylor, G. and Blewitt, G., (1999), Virtual differential GPS & road reduction filtering by map matching, in Proceedings of ION'99, Twelfth International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation, Nashville, Tennessee.
Car, A. and Taylor, G., (1999). Parameters for spatial hierarchization of networks. Paper presented at The 11th European Colloquium on Quantitative and Theoretical Geography, Durham, England.
Taylor, G., (1999), Improved real-time GPS positioning through the reduction of state space, Proceedings of GIS Research UK Conference, Southampton.
Car, A., Mehner, H. and Taylor G., (1999), Experiments with Hierarchical Wayfinding, Poster paper at COSIT '99 - Conference On Spatial Information Theory, Stade, Germany.
Fairbairn, D. and Taylor, G., (1999) Data collection issues in virtual reality for geographical representation, RGS-IBG Annual Conference, Leicester.
Kudowor, A. and Taylor, G., (1998), Borehole data management and volume calculation, Proceedings: National Mining Conference, Alice Springs, Australia.
Taylor, G. and Parsley, S., (1998), A virtual environment for geographical information, Proceedings: International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) XXI International Congress, Brighton.
Taylor, G. and Heslop, D., (1998), The use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and visualization technology for the management of archaeological records, Proceedings: Computer Applications in Archaeology, Barcelona, Spain.
Kudowor, A. and Taylor, G., (1998), Borehole data management and volume calculation, Proceedings: GIS Research UK Conference, Edinburgh.
Heslop, D. and Taylor, G., (1998), City of Newcastle upon Tyne Urban Archaeological Geographical Information System (GIS), Computer Applications in Archaeology, Third United Kingdom Conference, University of Southampton.
Parsley, S. and Taylor, G., (1997), Methodologies and Tools for Large Scale, Real World, Virtual Environments: A prototype to enhance the understanding of historic buildings, Proceedings: GIS Research UK Conference, Leeds.
Taylor, G.E., (1996), GIS the third dimension and beyond, Towards 3D GIS, AGI Regional meeting, 25 April, RICS, London.
Parker D. and Taylor, G.E., (1995), Workshop on Data Quality, AGI 95 Conference, 22 November, International Convention Centre, Birmingham.
Parker D., Taylor, G.E. and Hoult C., (1995), A generic large scale spatial data model for surveyors: changing practices and processes, Proceedings: GIS Research UK Conference, Newcastle, pp 69-71.
Taylor, G.E., Parker, D. and Buchanan, H., (1993), A geographical spine index and its application for historic structures, Proceedings of the European Conference and Exhibition on Geographical Information Systems, Genoa, Italy, pp 1265-1275.
Parker, D., Taylor, G.E, Dalziel, R., Hoult, C. and Buchanan, H.J., (1993), Corporate map based information strategy: an investigation and demonstration, Poster abstracts, Proceedings of the 4th National Land Surveying and Mapping Conference (S&M93), Keele, pp 403.
Taylor, G.E., (1993), The use of spatial indexing for integrating property records, Poster Paper, GIS Research UK National Conference, Keele.
Buchanan, H.J., Dauncey, D., Parker, D. and Taylor, G.E., (1993), Wider availability of NTF data, Poster abstracts, Proceedings of the 4th National Land Surveying and Mapping Conference (S&M93), Keele, pp 402.
Parker D. and Taylor, G.E., (1993), A geographical spine index for comprehensive property information, presentation, GIS 93 Conference, Birmingham.
Parker D., Taylor. G.E. and Dauncy, D., (1992), The structured concept: Realising the world, Proceedings: Fourth National Conference and Exhibition, The Association for Geographic Information, Birmingham, pp 1.25.1-1.25.6.
Taylor, G.E., (1991), Surveyors' Land Information Management PACkage (SLIMPAC), Proceedings, 14th Urban Data Management Symposium, Odense, Denmark, pp 699-702
Parker D. and Taylor, G.E., (1991), The 'S' in GIS, Proceedings, Third National Conference and Exhibition, The Association for Geographic Information, Birmingham.
Taylor, G.E., (1989), An Integrated Digital Property Terrier on a Microcomputer, Poster Paper, Survey and Mapping 89, The University of Warwick.

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Other publications :

Taylor, G., (2000), Book review: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (author Michael N. Demers) and Geographic Information Systems an introduction, Second Edition, (author Tor Bernhardsen), GI News, Vol. 1, No 6, pp 54.
Fairbairn, D., Taylor, G. and Parker, D., (2000), Geomatics: data issues and urban futures, Engineering surveying showcase 2000, pp. 45–46.
Taylor, G., Twynholm, S. and Parsley, S., (1999), A different view for map data, Ordnance Survey DataNews, Spring Issue, pp. 4–6.
Car, A., Mehner, H. and Taylor G., (1999). Experimenting with Hierarchical Wayfinding, Technical report 011999, Department of Geomatics, University of Newcastle.
Pearson, P., Procter, S., Allgar, V., Wilcockson, J., Lock, C., Spendiff, A., Davison, N., Taylor, G. and Forster, D., (1998), Discharging Patients Effectively: Planning for Best Care, Final Project report to NHSE Primary Interface Programme, 176 pages. 
Kudowor, A. and Taylor, G., (1998), Triangulation based volume calculation, GIM International, Vo. 12 No. 12, pp 6-9
Taylor, G., (1998), Software review: AutoCAD Map 3, Mapping Awareness, Vol. 12, No. 8, pp 43.
Bottrill, A., Peirson, G., Taylor, G., Parsley, S. and Thomas, P., (1998), New and traditional methods for creating three dimensional models of structures, Surveying World, Vol. 6, issue 5, pp 22-25.
Taylor, G., (1997), Error analysis of three dimensional models, Research Committee, University of Newcastle Vacation Scholarship, Small Grant Final Report.
Taylor, G., Fairbairn, D.J. and Parsley, S., (1997), Multimedia and Virtual Reality, Module for the National Centre for Geographical Information and Analysis (NCGIA) Core Curriculum in Geographic Information Science, University of California, USA, http://www.ncgia.ucsb.edu/education/curricula/giscc/units/u131/u131_f.html
Taylor, G., (1997), Error analysis of three-dimensional models derived from historic data, Nuffield Foundation Undergraduate Research Bursary, Final Report.
Taylor, G., (1997), Software review: AutoCAD Map, GIS Europe. Vol. 6, No. 6, pp 45.
Taylor, G., (1997), Book review: The Global Positioning System and GIS-An Introduction (Author Michael Kennedy), Mapping Awareness, Vol. 11, No 4, pp 38.
Taylor, G., (1997), Software review: AutoCAD Map, Mapping Awareness. Vol. 11, No 3, pp 38-39.
Stilwell, P., Taylor, G.E. and Parker D., (1997), Precise three-dimensional measurement and modelling of structures using faces, Surveying World, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp 31-33 
Twynholm, S. and Taylor, G.E., (1997), Different strokes for different folks, Mapping Awareness, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp 22-26. 
Taylor, G., (1996), Precise three dimensional measurement and modelling of structures, Nuffield Foundation Undergraduate Research Bursary, Final Report.
Taylor, G.E., (1996), GIS and the third dimension, Surveying World, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp 18-20.
Taylor, G., Buchanan, H., Parker, D. and Fairbairn, D., (1996), Data models: talking a common language, GIS Europe. Vol. 5, No. 3, pp 18-19.
Taylor, G., Buchanan, H., Parker, D. and Fairbairn, D., (1996), 3-D or not 3-D, is that the Question, GIS Europe. Vol. 5, No. 1, pp 18. 
Taylor, G.E., (1996), Book review: Innovations in GIS 2 (Editor Peter Fisher), The Bulletin of The Society of Cartographers, Vol. 29, No 1, pp 26-27.
Taylor, G.E., (1995), Software review: ArcView 2.0c for Microsoft Windows, (ESRI), Surveying World, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp 27.
Taylor, G., Buchanan, H., Parker, D. and Fairbairn, D., (1995), Let’s get organised: no more `Patch` surveys, GIS Europe, Vol. 4, No. 8, pp 19.
Taylor, G., Buchanan, H., Parker, D. and Fairbairn, D., (1995), Pen computing in the field, GIS Europe, Vol. 4, No. 7, pp 20.
Lockley, S.R., Taylor, G.E., Madani, A., Mahdjoubi, L. and Hoult, C., (1995), Final report: Computer Aided Design Interactive Tutorial (CADIT), Teaching Initiative 1994/95, Departments of Architecture, Surveying and Town and Country Planning, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Taylor, G., Buchanan, H., Parker, D. and Fairbairn, D., (1995), From theodolite to GIS: the land surveyor's evolved toolkit, GIS Europe, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp 25.
Taylor, G.E., (1994), Book review: Developing ARC/INFO Menus and Macros with AML (ESRI), Surveying World, Vol. 2, No. 6, pp 32.
Taylor, G., Buchanan, H., Parker, D. and Fairbairn, D., (1994), The demise of the single-minded land surveyor, GIS Europe, Vol.3, No. 10, pp 20.
Lockley, S., Mahdjoubi, L., Madani, A. and Taylor, G.E., (1994), Final report: A computer aided design teaching resource, Teaching Initiative 1993/94, Departments of Architecture, Town and Country Planning and Surveying, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Taylor, G.E., Parker, D. and Buchanan, H., (1992), Spatial data indexing for historic structures, Pilot study report: Integrated records for a property, English Heritage, London, 28 pages.
Taylor, G.E., (1990), The design, development and implementation of a surveyors' land information management package, PhD Thesis, Department of Surveying, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 299 pages.
Taylor, G.E., (1990), SLIMPAC 2, User Manual, Mason Land Surveys, Dunfermline, 85 pages.
Taylor, G.E., (1989), An exercise at the Ordnance Survey Southampton, CASE report, Department of Surveying, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Taylor, G.E., (1987), The Implementation of an Urban Information System on a Microcomputer, internal report, Department of Surveying, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Publications of other Staff Members:

Prof. Gary Higgs
Prof. George Taylor
Dr. Mark Ware
Dr. Baher A. El-Geresy

 

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