Geographic Information Systems Demystified

Author : Stephen R. Galati
Publisher : Artech House Publishers
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015064891396

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Geographic Information Systems Demystified by Stephen R. Galati Pdf

Geographic information systems (GIS)--a central repository of geographic data collected from various sources, including satellites and GPS--is emerging as one of the most intriguing and promising high-tech fields. This easy-to-understand resource provides technical and nontechnical professionals, regardless of their background, with an accessible and practical guide to important GIS know-how.

Author : David Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134800834

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Geographic Information Systems by David Martin Pdf

This second edition of Geographic Information Systems builds on the strengths of the first, and incorporates important recent advances in GIS development and major new socioeconomic datasets including new census data. Martin presents an accessible introduction to the history, principles and techniques of GIS, with a unique focus on socioeconomic applications. This non-technical volume addresses the needs of students and professionals who must understand and use GIS for the first time.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2102 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466620391

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Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Developments in technologies have evolved in a much wider use of technology throughout science, government, and business; resulting in the expansion of geographic information systems. GIS is the academic study and practice of presenting geographical data through a system designed to capture, store, analyze, and manage geographic information. Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a collection of knowledge on the latest advancements and research of geographic information systems. This book aims to be useful for academics and practitioners involved in geographical data.

Author : John E. Harmon,Steven J. Anderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780471431527

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The Design and Implementation of Geographic Information Systems by John E. Harmon,Steven J. Anderson Pdf

Presents strategies for application development, interface design, and enabling Web-based access. Includes numerous case studies and examples from the private and public sectors. Provides information on integrating legacy MIS systems and planning for future developments in database design.

Author : Jeffrey Star,J. E. Estes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015020838929

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Geographic Information Systems by Jeffrey Star,J. E. Estes Pdf

Background and history; the essential elements of a GIS; an overview; data structures; data acquisition; preprocessing; data management; manipulatioin and analysis; product generation; remote sensing and GIS; practical matters; applications; looking toward the future.

Author : Michael N. DeMers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D01468951Y

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Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems by Michael N. DeMers Pdf

This informative book on the principles of geographic information systems (GIS) interweaves the idea of geographic inquiry and spatial discovery throughout. It provides a comprehensive and accessible look at GIS without burdening the reader with an imposing array of equations, algorithms, computer code and command structures.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Geographic information systems
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133367289

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Advanced Geographic Information Systems by Anonim Pdf

Author : Timothy W. Foresman
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015040608328

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The History of Geographic Information Systems by Timothy W. Foresman Pdf

These authors' contributions helped bring to national, state, and federal agencies the powerful new suite of geospatial tools for issues ranging from land use management to population enumeration."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Nicholas Chrisman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D021762800

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Exploring Geographic Information Systems by Nicholas Chrisman Pdf

Uses case studies to examine the various applications of each type of geographic information. * Considers geographic information as a technical problem, an empowering application, a pure science endeavor, an academic pursuit and a social necessity. * Provides a wide range of examples and applications to help readers understand technical discussions.

Author : Christopher J. Dawsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Geographic information systems
ISBN : 1612099254

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Geographic Information Systems by Christopher J. Dawsen Pdf

A geographic information system (GIS) is any system that captures, stores, analyzes, manages and presents data that are linked to locations. In the simplest terms, GIS is the merging of cartography, statistical analysis and database technology, and can be used in archaeology, geography, cartography, remote sensing, land surveying, public utility management and natural resource management. This new book presents topical research in the study of GIS, including GIS in the spatial decision making process; GIS for wide-range species conservation planning and forestry; GIS in rainwater harvesting, estimating the environmental effects on residential property and traffic-related environmental pollution in the GIS.

Author : Peter A. Burrough,Rachael A. McDonnell,Christopher D. Lloyd
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198742845

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Principles of Geographical Information Systems by Peter A. Burrough,Rachael A. McDonnell,Christopher D. Lloyd Pdf

Geographical data are used in so many aspects of our lives today, from disaster relief operations to finding directions on our cellphones. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are the software tools that turn raw data into useful information that can help us understand our world better.Principles of Geographical Information Systems presents a strong theoretical basis for GIS-often lacking in other texts-and an account of its practice. Through real-world examples, this text clearly explains the importance of spatial data and the information systems based upon them in solving arange of practical problems.

Author : Stephen R. Galati
Publisher : Artech House Publishers
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Geographic information systems
ISBN : MINN:31951D025094233

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Geographic Information Systems Demystified by Stephen R. Galati Pdf

Geographic information systems (GIS)--a central repository of geographic data collected from various sources, including satellites and GPS--is emerging as one of the most intriguing and promising high-tech fields. This easy-to-understand resource provides technical and nontechnical professionals, regardless of their background, with an accessible and practical guide to important GIS know-how.

Author : Stanley Aronoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic data processing
ISBN : NWU:35556036460566

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Geographic Information Systems by Stanley Aronoff Pdf

Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação Geográfica (GIS), sensoriamento remoto, input e output de dados, qualidade e gerenciamento de dados, funções de análise e implementação.

Author : Robert Laurini,Derek Thompson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1992-03-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780124383807

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Fundamentals of Spatial Information Systems by Robert Laurini,Derek Thompson Pdf

The study and application of spatial information systems have been developed primarily from the use of computers in the geosciences. These systems have the principle functions of capturing, storing, representing, manipulating, and displaying data in 2-D and 3-D worlds. This book approaches its subject from the perspectives of informatics and geography, presenting methods of conceptual modeling developed in computer science that provide valuable aids for resolving spatial problems. This book is an essential textbook for both students and practitioners. It is indispensable for academic geographers, computer scientists, and the GIS professional. Serves as the first comprehensive textbook on the field of Spatial Information Systems (also known as Geographic Information Systems) Contains extensive illustrations Presents numerous detailed examples

Author : Kang-Tsung Chang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Digital mapping
ISBN : UOM:39076002415573

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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems by Kang-Tsung Chang Pdf