Download or read book Geographic Information Systems in Action written by Michael N. DeMers and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to GIS -- GIS representation -- Creating and editing GIS data -- Basic map queries -- Common ArcGIS tools -- Raster operations -- Network analysis -- Surface analysis -- Constructing models -- Reporting results

Download or read book Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems written by Keith C. Clarke and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2003 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling non-technical, reader-friendly introduction to GIS makes the complexity of this rapidly growing high-tech field accessible to beginners. It uses a “learn-by-seeing” approach that features clear, simple explanations, an abundance of illustrations and photos, and generic practice labs for use with any GIS software.What Is a GIS? GIS's Roots in Cartography. Maps as Numbers. Getting the Map into the Computer. What Is Where? Why Is It There? Making Maps with GIS. How to Pick a GIS. GIS in Action. The Future of GIS.For anyone interested in a hands-on introduction to Geographic Information Systems.

Download or read book Essentials of Geographic Information Systems written by Michael Edward Shin and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Geographic Information Systems in Action written by Michael N. DeMers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographic Information Systems in Action, 1st Edition offers content that not only teaches GIS techniques, the ideas behind them, and how they work, but also—through a series of graded, hands-on content oriented activities--challenges students to think through what they are doing and why before going on to practical ArcGIS exercises. This deeper understanding, and the superior problem-solving skills students gain from using the text, will also make them highly valuable employees, in addition to well-informed students.

Download or read book Zeroing in written by Andy Mitchell and published by ESRI Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real-life stories of GIS at work in every corner of the community: tracking crime, drawing school boundaries, managing growth, and more.

Download or read book Geographic Information Systems and Health Applications written by Khan, Omar A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents a sampling of the many applications utilizing GIS in the field of health, including needs of less-developed countries in utilizing the concepts and technologies of mapping"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book GIS in Action written by Michael N. DeMers and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Comprehensive Geographic Information Systems written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-07-21 with total page 1488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographical Information Systems, Three Volume Set is a computer system used to capture, store, analyze and display information related to positions on the Earth’s surface. It has the ability to show multiple types of information on multiple geographical locations in a single map, enabling users to assess patterns and relationships between different information points, a crucial component for multiple aspects of modern life and industry. This 3-volumes reference provides an up-to date account of this growing discipline through in-depth reviews authored by leading experts in the field. VOLUME EDITORS Thomas J. Cova The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States Ming-Hsiang Tsou San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States Georg Bareth University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany Chunqiao Song University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States Yan Song University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States Kai Cao National University of Singapore, Singapore Elisabete A. Silva University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom Covers a rapidly expanding discipline, providing readers with a detailed overview of all aspects of geographic information systems, principles and applications Emphasizes the practical, socioeconomic applications of GIS Provides readers with a reliable, one-stop comprehensive guide, saving them time in searching for the information they need from different sources

Download or read book Exploring Geographic Information Systems written by Nicholas Chrisman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses case studies to examine the various applications of each type of geographic information. * Considers geographic information as a technical problem, an empowering application, a pure science endeavor, an academic pursuit and a social necessity. * Provides a wide range of examples and applications to help readers understand technical discussions.

Download or read book Geographic Information Systems and Science written by Paul A. Longley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-09 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Third Edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field and still retains its accessible format to appeal to a broad range of students. Now divided into five clear sections the book investigates the unique, complex and difficult problems that are posed by geographic information and together they build into a holistic understanding of the key principles of GIS. This is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the field, that goes from fundamental principles to the big picture of: GIS and the New World Order security, health and well-being digital differentiation in GIS consumption the core organizing role of GIS in Geography the greening of GIS grand challenges of GIScience science and explanation Key features: Four-colour throughout Associated website with free online resources Teacher’s manual available for lecturers A complete learning resource, with accompanying instructor links, free online lab resources and personal syllabi Includes learning objectives and review boxes throughout each chapter New in this edition: Completely revised with a new five part structure: Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; Management and Policy All new personality boxes of current GIS practitioners New chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS

Download or read book Planning Support Systems written by Richard K. Brail and published by ESRI, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With planning support software, citizen planners can move buildings from block to block, tear them down, build complete subdivisions, run new highways in and around town, analyze any number of scenarios, and see with their own eyes the consequences of each action. This reference offers new possibilities and discusses the most important aspects of computer-aided land-use planning.

Download or read book The History of Geographic Information Systems written by Timothy W. Foresman and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1998 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These authors' contributions helped bring to national, state, and federal agencies the powerful new suite of geospatial tools for issues ranging from land use management to population enumeration."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Geographic Information Systems written by Jeffrey Star and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background and history; the essential elements of a GIS; an overview; data structures; data acquisition; preprocessing; data management; manipulatioin and analysis; product generation; remote sensing and GIS; practical matters; applications; looking toward the future.

Download or read book Introduction to Geographic Information Systems written by Kang-Tsung Chang and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Principles of Geographic Information Systems written by Rolf A. de By and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book GIS Fundamentals written by Paul Bolstad and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Geographic Information System written by Jatin Pandey and published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographic Information System (GIS) aims to organize complex interrelation between different layers of information through a process of gathering, analysing, processing, storing, and presenting the spatial data and images available through different sources. It integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analysing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. This book presents theory, methods, and latest research finding for problem-solving and decision-making using GIS-based technologies.