2.3.4. Geolocation Information as Support for Cataloguing Criteria

Geolocation information represents a data field with special potential from many different points of view. As mentioned before, for each asset included in the catalogue, the GPS coordinates are shown, and when selecting this field for a particular asset, the location of that element is shown in Google Maps. Having every asset of the catalogue linked to Google Maps [23] has an enormous potential and offers many opportunities, both as a promotion tool for this typology and as support information when particular assets must be classified through some of the criteria considered in the catalogue.

Figure 7 shows some of the main possibilities that this data field offers. Having this information for all of the assets of the catalogue, it is possible to make maps of assets by using Google My Maps. In these maps, it is possible to include a set of assets that has specific characteristics, such as the location in a particular region, the activity sector, or any other aspect included in the catalogue as one of the classification criteria. In addition, for each single asset, it is possible to make a virtual approximation or visit through the functions included in Google Maps [24] such as aerial views, Street View, and the photographs loaded by users.

**Figure 7.** Functions included in Google Maps.

Thus, this resource has significant potential applications as a tool for the diffusion and promotion of these assets, as well as for their visitors, so the interest in the field of tourism is considered relevant. However, in addition, during the application of the classification criteria considered in the catalogue the geolocation information also has a key role. In many situations this information will help to apply properly some classification criteria, mainly the scale criterion and the relation with local population. In both cases the geolocation information and the different virtual view modes allowed by it, make possible to evaluate and select the most appropriate category for each analyzed asset.
