One example of using geographic information systems studies in the field in acarology: Google Earth

DENİZHAN İNANÇ E., Çobanoǧlu S., Kotaoǧlu Ç.

International Journal of Acarology, vol.36, no.6, pp.511-517, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/01647954.2010.491799
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Acarology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.511-517
  • Keywords: database, Eriophyoidea (Acarina), geographic information system (GIS), Google Earth, web
  • Trakya University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Geographic information systems are geographical position-based and analysis and information-sharing systems that can be used for all scientific studies. Google Earth software provides cartographical map information and satellite images to all internet users and shows the smallest settlement units of countries and cities. Researchers can also access map information quickly and are able to locate their geographical position. We used this system during a study of the determination of Eriophyoidea (Acarina) species, their hosts, distribution, natural enemies, and population development of Aculus schlechtendali (Nalepa, 1892) on ornamental plants in Ankara. © 2010 Taylor & Francis.