I. CONTEXT

Spatial thinking is based on a constructive amalgam of three elements: concepts of space, tools of representation, and processes of reasoning. It is the concept of space that makes spatial thinking a distinctive form of thinking. Spatial thinking is powerful: it solves problems by managing, transforming, and analyzing data, especially complex and large data sets, and by communicating the results of those processes to one's self and to others.

Today, the concept of spatial thinking can be enhanced through the use of tools like geographic information systems, remote sensing, thematic mapping, image processing, satellite positioning systems (i.e. geographic positioning system), and telemetry. Access to information and communication systems directly impact the speed to which mission critical operations that depend on thinking skills can be accomplished. In just the last few years, the world has recorded natural disasters ranging from earthquakes and hurricanes to tsunamis, and also terrorist activity. Coordination of geographic data acquisition, storage, and access is critical to local, regional, national and international decision making. Thus, it has become increasing important for society to develop an appreciation for the acquisition, distribution, and utilization of geospatial data and mapping.

II. CHALLENGE STATEMENT

Design a series of web pages that documents (1) the origin and a timeline of historical developments in geospatial technology, (2) state-of-the art applications of geospatial technology, and (3) showcase examples of geospatial technologies being deployed in your local and/or regional area.

III. SOLUTION LIMITATIONS

The main Web page of the solution to the Cyberspace Pursuit design brief must be linked to the TSA chapter's main Web page and maybe cross linked to the main technology education program part of the team entry.

The team's solution to the Cyberspace Pursuit event must be developed as a series of Web pages. A maximum of ten (10) web pages maybe linked under the main design brief solution Web page.

The solution's web pages may contain a maximum of ten (10) links to remote websites that support the solution to the Cyberspace Pursuit high school design brief.

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