《地理空间信息科学》由武汉大学于1998年创办，现与Taylor & Francis合作出版。该杂志发表高质量、匿名同行评审的论文，重点关注测绘技术的研究、应用和发展，包括摄影测量、遥感、地理信息系统、制图学、工程测量、GPS、大地测量学、测绘学、地球物理学等相关领域。该期刊特别鼓励有关上述领域或跨学科性质的创新应用和理论的论文。除了作为这些学科进展的参考资料和档案之外，地理空间信息科学还旨在为与上述主题相关的研究人员和专业人士之间的交流提供一个平台。该杂志的编辑委员会由来自美国、德国、瑞士、奥地利、香港和中国等不同地区和国家的21名教授和研究科学家组成。

Geo-spatial Information Science was founded in 1998 by Wuhan University, and is now published in partnership with Taylor & Francis. The journal publishes high quality, anonymously peer-reviewed papers focused on the research, application and development of surveying and mapping technology, including photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographical information systems, cartography, engineering surveying, GPS, geodesy, geomatics, geophysics, and other related fields. The journal particularly encourages papers on innovative applications and theories in the fields above, or of an interdisciplinary nature. In addition to serving as a source reference and archive of advancements in these disciplines, Geo-spatial Information Science aims to provide a platform for communication between researchers and professionals concerned with the topics above. The editorial committee of the journal consists of 21 professors and research scientists from different regions and countries, such as America, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hong Kong and China.