Geographic information systems & science /
Geographic information systems and science
Paul A. Longley ... [et al.].
- 3rd ed.
- Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2011.
- xix, 539 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 (hbk.) 0470721456 (hbk.) 9780470721445 (pbk.) 0470721448 (pbk.)
GBB009134 bnb
015473454 Uk
Geographic information systems.
Geoinformationssystem.
Systemes d'information geographique.
Resolution de probleme.
G70.212 / .G44553 2011
910.285 / LON
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 (hbk.) 0470721456 (hbk.) 9780470721445 (pbk.) 0470721448 (pbk.)
GBB009134 bnb
015473454 Uk
Geographic information systems.
Geoinformationssystem.
Systemes d'information geographique.
Resolution de probleme.
G70.212 / .G44553 2011
910.285 / LON