Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems - Couverture rigide

DeMers, Michael N.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471142840 ISBN 13 : 9780471142843

Editeur : John Wiley and Sons (WIE), 1996

Synopsis

Courses on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are now being taught in geography departments but many lecturers will not have been teaching this subject for long. This text uses a building block approach and assumes limited background in the subject; it includes basic cartographic and geographic principles throughout; and covers numerous applications for a wide range of uses and users. It should be of interest to both students and lecturers of geography.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Explore the modern world of geographic information systems

From emergency vehicle analysis routing, to urban and regional planning, to scientific research the potential applications of geographic information systems are enormous, with many more applications waiting to be discovered.

Now updated and revised, Michael DeMers s Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, 3e equips you with a set of basic concepts and skills you ll need to solve everyday geographical problems, and perhaps even uncover new uses for this powerful technology. Rather than overwhelming you with details, equations, or computer codes, DeMers interweaves the ideas of geographic inquiry and spatial thinking, inviting you to join in the excitement of discovery as it takes place within the computerized world of the digital GIS databases.

Features of the Third Edition

• Streamlined coverage is easy to follow and understand.
• Revised coverage of GIS design and implementation is now more practical and relevant.
• A new chapter on GIS applications reflects changes in this ever–expanding area.
• A new chapter on GIS research covers the latest developments in the field.
• Web–based labs are provided for ArcView 3.2. (Additionally, MAJ Curtis Edson, U.S. Military Academy, has written labs for ArcGIS, custom to Fundamentals, 3e). Links to current and updated dataset resources for exploring various applications of GIS can also be found on the website.

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley and Sons (WIE)
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471142840
• ISBN 13: 9780471142843
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible