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9780471321927

Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction

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  • ISBN13:

    9780471321927

  • ISBN10:

    0471321923

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1999-02-01
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Summary

The ultimate comprehensive introduction to GIS-now in an updated, expanded new edition. "This book is well designed, solidly constructed, and finely crafted; those who depend on it as they set out to explore our spatial world will be well served. . . . If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere and the oceans, problems of the earth as a whole-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise." -From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond,President of ESRI. From reviews of the previous edition: "Comprehensive and easy to read. . . . This book tackles all the key issues that should be found in any introductory GIS course attempting to deliver an understanding of the technical concepts and the underlying information issues."-GIS Europe/GIS World. "Clear and well presented. . . . of interest to both technical and nontechnical readers." -Mapping Awareness & GIS in Europe. "A gentle but comprehensive look at the whole field [with] ample use of diagrams and an avoidance of irritating jargon."-The Photogrammetric Record. "An excellent primer . . . expertly translated. . . . The illustrations are numerous, appropriate, and clear." -Geography

Table of Contents

Geographical Information Systems and Geographical Information.
Historical Development: Geographical Data and GIS.
From the Real World to GIS.
Basic Data Models.
Advanced Data Models.
Georeferences and Coordinate Systems.
Hardware and Communications for GIS Applications.
Software for GIS.
Data Collection I.
Data Collection II.
Data Quality.
Database Implementation.
Housekeeping Tools.
Basic Spatial Analysis.
Advanced Analysis.
Visualization.
Choosing a GIS: Organizational Issues.
Choosing a GIS: Technical Issues.
Standards and Access to Data.
Formal Problems in Establishing GIS.
A Vision for the Future.
References.
Index.

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