A Fuzzy Field Approach to Mapping ε-error Band Models

This paper provides a review of research on uncertainties in geographical information systems(GISs).This is followed by a description of a new method for deriving X-error band models based on the concepts of fields and fuzzy sets.A case study on a suburban land cover mapping confirmed that the proposed method is both theoretically sound and empirically efficient.The new strategy adopted in this paper will be beneficial for further systematic research on GIS uncertainties.