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9781405101851

Global Positioning System : A Field Guide for the Social Sciences

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  • ISBN13:

    9781405101851

  • ISBN10:

    1405101857

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-08-15
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Summary

Global Positioning System is the first book to guide social scientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through the process of collecting field data from start to finish. The book takes readers step-by-step through all the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project, covering planning, implementation, and data integration. For each phase, the authors supply clear and concise explanations of relevant technical topics, such as accuracy issues, the selection of appropriate GPS equipment, and the use of coordinate systems. Separate text boxes highlight important practical considerations and give sample solutions for real GPS data collection issues. Model checklists for project planning and equipment can be used as a basis for readersrs" own projects. Researchers and students from fields as diverse as sociology, anthropology, geography, and public health will find this an invaluable resource.

Author Biography

John Spencer is Assistant Director for Spatial Analysis in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.


Brian G. Frizzelle is Research Associate and Senior Spatial Analyst in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.


John B. Vogler is Spatial Information Technology Specialist in the Research Program at the East-West Center, Hawaii, USA.

Philip H. Page is Director for the Spatial Analysis Unit in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Understanding GPS
Why Use GPS?
What Is GPS?
Coordinate Systems And Datums
GPS Considerations: Getting Started
Utilizing GPS
Developing A GPS Project
Project Fundamentals
Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data And Methods
Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Field Resources
Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data Quality And Logistics
Transitioning To Fieldwork
Post-Fieldwork Processing
Utilizing GPS Data Within Geographic Information Systems
Conclusion.References Cited
GPS Manufacturers
Sample Field Instrument
UTM Zones
Index
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