Geographic information systems & science / Paul A. Longley ... [et al.].
Material type: TextPublisher: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2011Edition: 3rd edDescription: xix, 539 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cmISBN: 9780470721452 (hbk.); 0470721456 (hbk.); 9780470721445 (pbk.); 0470721448 (pbk.)Other title: Geographic information systems and scienceSubject(s): Geographic information systems | Geoinformationssystem | Systemes d'information geographique | Resolution de problemeDDC classification: 910.285 LOC classification: G70.212 | .G44553 2011Other classification: GEO 007f | RB 10038 | RB 10208 | RB 10232 | RB 10104 | ST 630 Online resources: InhaltsverzeichnisItem type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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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.
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