Geographic information systems & science /
Longley, Paul A
Geographic information systems & science / - 3rd ed. - Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2011. - xix, 539 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ;
Systems, science, and study -- A gallery of applications -- Representing geography -- The nature of geographic data -- Georeferencing -- Uncertainty -- GIS software -- Geographic data modeling -- GIS data collection -- Creating and maintaining geographic databases -- The GeoWeb -- Cartography and map production -- Geovisualization -- Spatial data analysis -- Spatial analysis and inference -- Spatial modeling with GIS -- Managing GIS -- Operating safely with GIS -- GIS partnerships -- Epilogue: GIS&S in the service of humanity.
Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problemsolving that underpins it. -- Since the first edition was published a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that underpin GIS usage. It has also Provided through, up-to-date coverage of GIS Procedures, techniques and Public Policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a bestseller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. -- This fully updated 3rd edition continues to deliver on these strengths. --Book Jacket.
9780470721452 0470721456 9780470721445 0470721448
Geographic information systems.
Systèmes d'information géographique.
Résolution de problème.
Geoinformationssystem.
Geoinformationssystem.
910 / LON/GE
Geographic information systems & science / - 3rd ed. - Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2011. - xix, 539 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ;
Systems, science, and study -- A gallery of applications -- Representing geography -- The nature of geographic data -- Georeferencing -- Uncertainty -- GIS software -- Geographic data modeling -- GIS data collection -- Creating and maintaining geographic databases -- The GeoWeb -- Cartography and map production -- Geovisualization -- Spatial data analysis -- Spatial analysis and inference -- Spatial modeling with GIS -- Managing GIS -- Operating safely with GIS -- GIS partnerships -- Epilogue: GIS&S in the service of humanity.
Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problemsolving that underpins it. -- Since the first edition was published a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that underpin GIS usage. It has also Provided through, up-to-date coverage of GIS Procedures, techniques and Public Policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a bestseller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. -- This fully updated 3rd edition continues to deliver on these strengths. --Book Jacket.
9780470721452 0470721456 9780470721445 0470721448
Geographic information systems.
Systèmes d'information géographique.
Résolution de problème.
Geoinformationssystem.
Geoinformationssystem.
910 / LON/GE