The
classes
of scientific problems tackled by the GDR : The new scientific
orientations of the GDR are based on three classes of problems. The
approaches are althougth conceptual and theoretical : (a) The exchange
– the building - the sharing of geographical information, (b) The
mobility, the reactivity and real time and then (c) the
multi-representation of geographical information. This principle allows
formalizing the GDR members' question in a deep reflection.
The Working Groups (WG) : The number of the working groups is not fixed
(from the scientific point of view and from the duration). The approach
is based on a transversal reflection. The WG results are the scientific
production of the GDR. These WG provides the visibility from the
external or internal point of view. They rely on a displayed thematic,
identified teams, clear objectives, and they must have a relevant
reactivity to achieve their goals in a given duration. The definition
of the objectives may be very wide : research project, book writing,
state of the art … Of course new WG may appear during the life of the
GDR.