Spatio-temporal object relational model in (STORM)

Abstract

This chapter presents a universal Object-Relational framework for spatio-temporal data modeling. Spatiotemporal data modeling aims to extend the existing data models to include space and time in order to better describe the dynamics real world. Space time are the most important and basic information in the real world. Many applications demand for spatio-temporal supports such type of applications include forecast prediction systems recording weather change process, surveillance applications, transportation systems, mobile communication systems and geographical and environmental systems and so on. However, the existing database techniques still problematic in supporting the spatio-temporal information management. After almost 20 years’ research, representation of space and time in databases and functional applications are still problematic.