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Introductory Geographic Information Systems [With Access Code]
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Geospatial technologies in general - and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in particular - are becoming increasingly important in our society. GIS technology is used to identify the optimal routes for emergency vehicles, to determine the best locations for various businesses, schools, and facilities, to monitor the growth and expansion of urban areas as a way to manage natural resources, and much more. Principles of Geographic Information Systems is an ideal introduction for those who know very little about geographic information systems and spatial analysis. KEY TOPICS: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems; Datums, Ellipsoids, Geoids, Coordinate Systems, and Map Projections; Data for Input to GIS; Data Quality; Data Models and Databases; Spatial Analysis of Vector and Raster Data; GIS Network Analysis; Statistics and Spatial Data Measurements; Spatial Analysis of Three-dimensional Data; Cartography Using A GIS; Computers and Computer Programming in GIS; Future of GIScience. MARKET: A readable, practical guide for anyone who needs to increase their understanding of geographic information systems.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0136147763
ISBN13:9780136147763
Release Date:February 2012
Publisher:Pearson Education
Length:432 Pages
Weight:1.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.4" x 10.8"
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