An introduction to geographical informat
β Carver, Steve; Cornelius, Sarah; Heywood, D. Ian
π Library
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2015
π Langara College
π English
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An introduction to geographical information systems [electronic resource]
β Scribed by Carver, Steve; Cornelius, Sarah; Heywood, D. Ian
- Publisher
- Pearson; Langara College
- Year
- 2012;2015
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 481
- Edition
- 4th ed
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
The fourth edition of this highly regarded and successful text continues to provide a clear and accessible introduction to the world of GIS for students and professionals. With an increased focus on the practical applications of GIS, the new edition features a wealth of new multi-disciplinary case studies and examples of GIS in practice, demonstrating how it is used worldwide and within a variety of different industries.
Furthermore, the new edition has been substantially revised and updated to include coverage of the latest advances in GIS such as web and mobile applications.
"An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems "is suitable for students of Geographical Information studies at all levels, from undergraduate to professionals retraining in GIS.
β¦ Table of Contents
Cover......Page 1
An Introduction to GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS......Page 2
Brief contents......Page 6
Contents......Page 8
List of figures......Page 11
Preface......Page 16
Guided tour......Page 21
Case studies......Page 23
Acknowledgements......Page 25
Publisherβs acknowledgements......Page 27
Abbreviations and acronyms......Page 29
About the authors......Page 31
Part 1 Fundamentals of GIS......Page 36
What is GIS?......Page 37
Spatial data......Page 66
Spatial data modelling......Page 108
Database management......Page 144
Data input and editing......Page 169
Data analysis......Page 209
Analytical modelling in GIS......Page 261
Output: from new maps to enhanced decisions......Page 292
Part 2 Issues in GIS......Page 324
The development of computer methods for handling spatial data......Page 325
Data quality issues......Page 344
Human and organizational issues......Page 380
GIS project design and management......Page 402
The future of GIS......Page 425
References......Page 448
Glossary......Page 462
Index......Page 470
β¦ Subjects
Nonfiction;Textbooks;Science;Geography;Academic
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