Fundamentals of GIS, 2nd Edition Update, with Inte Ated Lab Manual - Couverture rigide

Demers

 
9780471426097: Fundamentals of GIS, 2nd Edition Update, with Inte Ated Lab Manual
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ISBN 10 : 0471426091 ISBN 13 : 9780471426097
Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2003

Synopsis

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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

The second edition of this well–received text on principles of geographic information systems (GIS) continues the author′s style of "straight talk" in its presentation. The writing is accessible and easy to follow. Unlike most other texts, this book covers GIS design and modeling, reflecting the author′s belief that modeling and analysis are at the heart of GIS. This enables students to understand how to use a GIS and what it does.

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Éditeur
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0471426091
ISBN 13 
9780471426097
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
656
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Personne responsable
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