Geocoding systems are widely used in both scientific research for spatial analysis and everyday life through location-based services. The quality of geocoded data significantly impacts subsequent processes and applications, underscoring the need for next-generation systems. In response to this demand, this review first characterizes the technical requirements for next-generation geocoding inputs and outputs. We then decompose the geocoding workflow into modular functional units and survey existing implementations. For each component, we identify methodological limitations, articulate domain-specific research questions and hypotheses, and outline evaluation strategies needed. Finally, we identify opportunities to improve next-generation geocoding systems in light of recent technological advances. We envision that this review provides a technical foundation and research agenda for advancing the design, assessment, and deployment of next-generation geocoding systems.
@article{arxiv.2503.18888,
title = {Toward building next-generation Geocoding systems: a systematic review},
author = {Zhengcong Yin and Daniel W. Goldberg and Binbin Lin and Bing Zhou and Diya Li and Andong Ma and Ziqian Ming and Heng Cai and Zhe Zhang and Shaohua Wang and Shanzhen Gao and Joey Ying Lee and Xiao Li and Da Huo},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.18888},
year = {2025}
}