Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

Name: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
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ISBN: 9780470129067

ISBN-10: 0470129069

ISBN-13: 9780470129067

Edition: 4th 2009

Authors: Michael N. DeMers

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Offering a completely up-to-date introduction to the field, the Fourth Edition presents the basic concepts and skills that readers need to know in order to solve everyday geographical problems. The book integrates the ideas of geographic inquiry and spatial thinking, enabling readers to join in the excitement of discovery as it takes place within GIS databases. This information can be applied to everything from emergency vehicle analysis routing to urban and regional planning.

Book details

List price: $177.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/4/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 464
Size: 6.97" wide x 10.20" long x 1.17" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



Unit 1



Introduction to Digital Geography



Digital Geographic Data and Maps



Basic Geographic Concepts



Map Basics



GIS: Computer Structure Basics



GIS Data Models



Input, Storage, and Editing



GIS Input



Data Storage and Editing



Spatial Analysis



Query and Description



Measurement



Classification



Statistical Surfaces



Terrain Analysis



Spatial Arrangement



Map Overlay



Cartographic Modeling



GIS Output



Cartography and Visualization



GIS Design Issues



GIS Design