GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information

GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Fifth Edition

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer-based tools for the entry, maintenance, and analysis of spatial data. GIS are critical for effective resource management, and have been applied across a wide range of science, business, and government endeavours.

This book provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS. It is written for use in an introductory GIS class and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This fifth edition balances theoretical and applied material, so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Improvements over the previous editions are included in each chapter. Topics treated include an introduction to GIS, spatial data models, map projections, data entry, image data, GPS, digital data, database systems in GIS, general spatial analysis, raster analysis, terrain modeling, metadate, standards, and accuracy assessments.
Country USA
Brand XanEdu Publishing Inc
Manufacturer XanEdu Publishing Inc
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 1506695876
Model 1506695876
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781506695877
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Fifth Edition