Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems

Michael N. DeMers

468 pages, parution le 24/08/2004 (3^eme édition)

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Résumé

The Third Edition of this well-received text on the principles of geographic information systems (GIS) continues the author's style of "straight talk" in its presentation. The writing is accessible and easy to follow. Unlike most other GIS texts, this book covers GIS design and modeling, reflecting the belief that modeling and analysis are at the heart of GIS. This approach helps students understand how to use a GIS and what it does.

Sommaire

Unit 1. Introduction
- Introduction to Digital Geography
Unit 2. Digital geographic data and maps
- Basic Geographic Concepts
- Map Basics
- GIS Data Models
Unit 3. Input, storage, and editing
- The Input Subsystem
- Learning Objectives
- Primary Data
- Input Devices
- Raster, Vector, or Both
- Reference Frameworks and Transformations
- Map Preparation and the Digitizing Process
- What to Input
- How Much to Input
- Methods of Vector Input
- Methods of Raster Input
- Remote Sensing as a Special Case of Raster Data Input
- GPS data input
- Secondary Data
- Metadata and Metadata Standards
- Terms
- Review Questions
- References
- ata Storage and Editing
Unit 4. Analysis: the heart of the GIS
- Elementary Spatial Analysis
- Measurement
- Classification
- Statistical Surfaces
- Spatial Arrangement
- Comparing Variables Among Maps
- Cartographic Modeling
Unit 5. GIS output
- The Output from Analysis
Unit 6. GIS Design, applications, and research
- GIS Design
- GIS Applications
- GIS Research

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Michael N. DeMers
Parution	24/08/2004
Édition	3^eme édition
Nb. de pages	468
Format	18,5 x 26
Couverture	Relié
Poids	945g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471451495