American Journal of Geographic Information System

American Journal of Geographic Information System published articles about the recent research achievements of geographic information system. The goal of this journal is to track the development tendency of this specified system and make some contributions in the development of this fresh subject. As a comprehensive professional geographical science, geographic information system collects and analyzes various kinds of geographical data.

Xiaoye Liu

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Geographic Information System

Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Research Areas

GIS, LiDAR, DEM, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry

Education

2010Ph.DSchool of Geography and Environmental Science, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
2004MAppITMaster of Applied Information Technology, School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
1992M.EngMaster of Engineering in surveying (by research), Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
1985B.EngBachelor of Engineering in surveying, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China

Experience

2007-presentLecturer in Spatial Science, Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba
2004-2006Research Assistant, Centre for GIS, School of Geography and Environmental Science, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
1992-1996Lecturer in Surveying, School of Geology Engineering and Geomatics (formerly, Department of Surveying Engineering), Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
1985-1988Associate Lecturer in Surveying, Department of Architecture, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, China

Membership

Member of Surveying and Spatial Science Institute (SSSI), Australia
Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments (ACSC), Australia
Member of the International Global Navigation Satellite Systems (IGNSS)
Member of Shaanxi Branch of the Chinese Institute of Surveying and Mapping (1992-1996)

Publications: Journals

[1]  Zhang, Z., Liu, X., Peterson, J. and Wright, W. (2011), Cool temperate rainforest and adjacent forests classification using airborne LiDAR data, Area, DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-4762.2011.01035.x
[2]  Liu, X., and Zhang, Z. (2011), Effects of LiDAR data reduction and breaklines on the accuracy of digital elevation models, Survey Review, Vol. 43 (323), 614-628
[3]  Liu, X., and Zhang, Z. (2011), Drainage network extraction using LiDAR-derived DEM in volcanic plains, Area, Vol. 43 (1), 42-52
[4]  Liu, X. (2011), Accuracy assessment of LiDAR elevation data using survey marks, Survey Review, Vol. 43(319), 80-93
[5]  Liu, X. (2008), Airborne LiDAR for DEM generation: some critical issues, Progress in Physical Geography, Vol. 32 (1), 31-49.
[6]  Liu, X., Zhang, Z., Peterson, J. and Chandra, S. (2007), LiDAR-derived high quality ground control information and DEM for image orthorectification, GeoInformatica: An International Journal on Advances of Computer Science for Geographic Information Systems, Vol. 11, 37-53.
[7]  Zhang, Z and Liu, X. (1996), On distance correction caused by height and projection in surveying with total stations, Urban Prospecting and Surveying, No. 1, 1996.
[8]  Liu, X and Zhang, Z. (1995), The design of cadastral information system and the study of some technical problems, Journal of Xi'an College of Geology, Vol.17 (Supplement): 90-94.
[9]  Zhang, Z. and Liu, X. (1995), The study of land subdivision and mergence methods in cadastral database, Surveying and Mapping of Sichuan, Vol.18 (3):130-132.
[10]  Liu, X. (1993), Cadastral information systems based on DJHT Cartography System, Geological and Mining Surveying, Vol.18 (3):13-15.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Liu, X., Zhang, Z. and McDougall, K. (2011), Characteristic Analysis of a Flash Flood-affected Creek Catchment using LiDAR-derived DEM, to be in the Proceedings of International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2011), 12-16 December 2011, Perth, Australia
[2]  Zhang, Z., Liu, X., Peterson, J. and Wright, W. (2011), Statistical analysis of airborne LiDAR data for forest classification in the Strzelecki Ranges, Victoria, Australia, to be in the Proceedings of International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2011), 12-16 December 2011, Perth, Australia
[3]  Huntley, M., Liu, X., McDougall, K. and Gibbings, P. (2011), Mapping cycling pathways and routs selection using GIS and GPS, to be in the Proceedings of the Spatial Sciences and Surveying Biennial Conference 2011, 21-25 November 2011, Wellington, New Zealand
[4]  Liu, X., and Zhang, Z. (2010), Extracting Drainage Network from High Resolution DEM in Toowoomba, Queensland, Proceedings of Queensland Surveying and Spatial Conference (QSSC) 2010. 1-3 September 2010, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
[5]  Liu, X., Zhang, Z., and Peterson, J. (2009), Evaluation of the performance of DEM interpolation algorithms for LiDAR data, Proceedings of Spatial Sciences Institute Biennial International Conference, 28 September-2 October 2009, Adelaide, South Australia
[6]  Dunwoody, E., Liu, X., and McDougall, K. (2009), A spatial analysis of Greater Bilby (MACROTIS LAGOTIS) habitat in South-West Queensland, Proceedings of Spatial Sciences Institute Biennial International Conference, 28 September-2 October 2009, Adelaide, South Australia
[7]  McDougall, K., Liu, X., Basnet, B. & Apan, A. (2008), 'Digital Elevation Model Accuracy Requirements for Catchment Management', Proceedings of the Queensland Spatial Conference 2008, 17-19 July 2008, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, pp. 1-9.
[8]  Liu, X., Zhang, Z., Peterson, J. and Chandra, S. (2007), The effect of LiDAR data density on DEM accuracy, in Proceedings of International Congress on Modelling and Simulation 'MODSIM07', 10-13 December 2007, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1363-1369.
[9]  Liu, X., Peterson, J., and Zhang, Z. (2005), High-resolution DEM generated from LiDAR data for water resource management, in Proceedings of International Congress on Modelling and Simulation 'MODSIM05', 12-15 December 2005, Melbourne, Australia, 1402-1408.
[10]  Liu, X., Zhang, Z., Peterson, J. and Chandra, S. (2008), Large area DEM generation using airborne LiDAR data and quality control, The 8th International Symposium on Spatial Accuracy Assessment in Natural Resources and Environmental Science, 25-27 June 2008, Shanghai, China. In: Li, Deren and Ge, Yong and Foody, Giles M, (eds.) Accuracy in Geomatics. World Academic Press, Liverpool, England. ISBN 1-84626-171-6.
[11]  McDougall, K., Liu, X., Basnet, B. B. & Apan, A. (2008), Evaluation of current DEM accuracy for Condamine Catchment. In: Li, Deren and Ge, Yong and Foody, Giles M, (eds.) Accuracy in Geomatics. World Academic Press, Liverpool, England. ISBN 1-84626-171-6.
[12]  Liu, X., and Zhang, Z., (2008), LiDAR data reduction for efficient and high quality DEM generation, The XXI Congress of the International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS 2008), 3-11 July 2008, Beijing, China, Published in The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Vol. 37(B3b):173-178.
[13]  Liu, X., and Zhang, Z., (2008), Ground truth extraction from LiDAR data for image orthorectification, International Workshop on Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Applications, 30 June-2 July 2008, Beijing, China.
[14]  Liu, X., Peterson, J., Zhang, Z. and Chandra, S. (2005), Improving soil salinity prediction with high resolution DEM derived from LiDAR data, presented in The 9th International Symposium on Physical Measurements and Signatures in Remote Sensing, 17-19 October 2005, Beijing, China, published in The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Vol. 36(7/W20): 41-43.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Liu, X. (1995), Remote Sensing Cartography, Chapter 9, pp.145-161 in Tian, Q., Liu, X. and Gong, P., Principles of Cartography, p 187, Publishing House of the China University of Geosciences, (ISBN 7-5625-1012-1), Wuhan, China.