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Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems - Couverture rigide

DeMers, Michael N.

 
9780471451495: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0471451495 ISBN 13 : 9780471451495
Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2007

Synopsis

Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter helps to define concepts and outline the goals that the reader should be accomplishing. Review questions at the end of each chapter isolate key material for effective self study.

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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

Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter helps to define concepts and outline the goals that the reader should be accomplishing.
∗ Review questions at the end of each chapter isolate key material for effective self study.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0471451495
ISBN 13 
9780471451495
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
3
Nombre de pages
468
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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