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Accuracy of mobile phone population mapping demonstrated
28 October 2014, 12:24 pm

Population maps based on anonymous mobile phone call record data can be as accurate as those based on censuses, an international team of researcher has demonstrated. Their findings show maps made using mobile records are detailed, reliable and flexible enough to help inform infrastructure and emergency planners; particularly in low income countries, where recent population density information is often scarce.

Source: Robotics Research News -- ScienceDaily