Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems
Author:   Chor Pang Lo ,  Albert K.W. Yeung
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Edition:   2nd edition
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9780131495029


Pages:   544
Publication Date:   25 October 2006
Format:   Hardback
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For Geographic Information Systems courses held in departments of Geography or Anthropology.   Fully updated to reflect advances in GIS concepts and techniques, this text approaches the subject from the broader context of information technology. Complete, up-to-date coverage is given to the concepts and techniques pertaining to every stage of the systems development life cycle of GIS, as well as its applications to various areas of spatial problem solving and decision making. Emphasizes GIS and mainstream IT integration. Explores new spatial analysis techniques/landscape metrics. Expands discussion of geovisualization. Examines new terrain data acquisition by LiDAR. Covers emerging technology in mobile computing and location-based services.

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Author:   Chor Pang Lo ,  Albert K.W. Yeung
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 28.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.20cm
Weight:   1.306kg
ISBN:  

9780131495029


ISBN 10:   013149502
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   25 October 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2. Maps and Geospatial Data 3. Digital Representation and Organization of Geospatial Data 4. Geospatial Data Quality and Standards 5. Raster Geoprocessing 6. Vector Geoprocessing 7. Geovisualization and Geospatial Information Products 8. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration 9. Digital Terrain Modeling 10. Spatial Data Analysis, Modeling and Mining 11. GIS Implementation and Project Management 12. GIS Issues and Prospects Appendix A: Internet Resources for GIS Appendix B: Glossary of GIS Terms Index

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