Geographical information systems : an introduction

By: Delaney, JulieMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©1999Description: xxii, 194 p. : illustrations, maps ; 25 cmISBN: 9780195507898; 0195507894 Subject(s): Geographic information systems | Geographic information systems -- Computer programsDDC classification: 910.02
Contents:
Ch. 1. The Gist of GIS -- Ch. 2. Data -- Ch. 3. Data Input -- Ch. 4. Data Editing -- Ch. 5. The G in GIS -- Ch. 6. Data Output -- Ch. 7. Data Management -- Ch. 8. Elementary GIS Tools -- Ch. 9. Vector Geoprocessing Tools -- Ch. 10. Raster Geoprocessing Tools -- Ch. 11. Analysis -- Advanced -- Ch. 12. Landscape Analysis -- Ch. 13. Modelling -- Where To from Here? --
Summary: This book is written for the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) novice. It introduces beginners to the vocabulary, concepts, principles, and procedures of GIS, explaining these all in simple, easy-to-understand terms. With exercises, example applications, over 80 illustrations, and a glossary of GIS-related terms, this text is ideal for both students and professionals using spatial data.
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Including Glossary & Index

Ch. 1. The Gist of GIS --
Ch. 2. Data --
Ch. 3. Data Input --
Ch. 4. Data Editing --
Ch. 5. The G in GIS --
Ch. 6. Data Output --
Ch. 7. Data Management --
Ch. 8. Elementary GIS Tools --
Ch. 9. Vector Geoprocessing Tools --
Ch. 10. Raster Geoprocessing Tools --
Ch. 11. Analysis --
Advanced --
Ch. 12. Landscape Analysis --
Ch. 13. Modelling --
Where To from Here? --

This book is written for the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) novice. It introduces beginners to the vocabulary, concepts, principles, and procedures of GIS, explaining these all in simple, easy-to-understand terms. With exercises, example applications, over 80 illustrations, and a glossary of GIS-related terms, this text is ideal for both students and professionals using spatial data.

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