The Spatiality of Culture: A Geospatial Workflow Analysis of Traditional Musical Spaces, Social Identity, and Institutional Well-Being
Keywords:
Geospatial Data Workflow, Geoinformatics, Cultural Topography, Spatial Planning Policy, Institutional Well-Being, Socio-Emotional Frameworks, Heritage PreservationAbstract
Traditional musical practices are spatial phenomena that go beyond simple sound properties. They establish territory, define sacred spaces, and create areas for community gathering. This investigation introduces a Geospatial Data Workflow that includes Data Collection, Data Processing, Spatial Analysis, and Decision-Making. It aims to model and map the structure of traditional performance spaces. By examining surveying and geoinformatics alongside modern communication methods and emotional education frameworks, this research shows how preserving cultural geography helps protect against digital displacement and the fragmentation of institutions. Evidence collected from high-resolution remote sensing, terrestrial LiDAR, and global navigation satellite systems at five historical locations shows that spatial preservation is linked to community identity and psychological safety. This text gives geospatial engineers and planners a practical framework for using spatial intelligence to support social well-being, improve institutional spaces, and promote effective spatial planning policies.
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