Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: Geocoding systems are widely used in both scientific research for spatial analysis and everyday life through location-based services. The quality of geocoded data significantly impacts subsequent processes and applications, underscoring the need for next-generation systems. In response to this demand, this review first characterizes the technical requirements for next-generation geocoding inputs and outputs. We then decompose the geocoding workflow into modular functional units and survey existing implementations. For each component, we identify methodological limitations, articulate domain-specific research questions and hypotheses, and outline evaluation strategies needed. Finally, we identify opportunities to improve next-generation geocoding systems in light of recent technological advances. We envision that this review provides a technical foundation and research agenda for advancing the design, assessment, and deployment of next-generation geocoding systems.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Yin, Zhengcong, Goldberg, Daniel W., Lin, Binbin, Zhou, Bing, Li, Diya, Ma, Andong, Ming, Ziqian, Cai, Heng, Zhang, Zhe, Wang, Shaohua, Gao, Shanzhen, Lee, Joey Ying, Li, Xiao, Huo, Da
Language: English
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6979340628
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