An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, Steve Carver (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

336 Seiten

2002 | 2nd edition
Prentice Hall (Verlag)
978-0-13-061198-7 (ISBN)

Infos

This authoritative text offers an up-to-date introduction to the world of geographical information systems (GIS). It is designed to be easy-to-use for students at all levels, from undergraduates to professionals retraining in GIS.

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This authoritative book offers an up-to-date introduction to the world of Geographical Information Systems. Fully revised an updated it is designed to be easy to use for students at all levels, from undergraduates to professionals retraining in GIS. The book focuses on the practical application of GIS, and considers how the technology works.

Inhalt

1. What is GIS? 2. Spatial Data 3. Spatial Data Modelling 4. Attribute Data Management 5. Data Input and Editing 6. Data Analysis 7. Analytical Modelling in GIS 8. Output: from new maps to enhanced decisions 9. Development of Computer Methods For Handling Spatial Data 10. Data Quality Issues 11. Human and Organizational Issues 12. GIS Project Design and Management 13. The Future of GIS

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.7.2002
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 191 x 246 mm
• Gewicht: 644 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie
• ISBN-10: 0-13-061198-0 / 0130611980
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-061198-7 / 9780130611987
• Zustand: Neuware