Global Positioning System A Field Guide for the Social Sciences

Name: Global Positioning System A Field Guide for the Social Sciences
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ISBN: 9781405101851

ISBN-10: 1405101857

ISBN-13: 9781405101851

Edition: 2003

Authors: John Spencer, Brian G. Frizzelle, Philip H. Page, John B. Vogler

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Description:

Guides social scientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through the process of collecting field data from start to finish. The book takes readers step-by-step through all the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project, covering planning, implementation and data integration.

Book details

List price: $53.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/15/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 232
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.902
Language: English



List of Figures


List of Tables


Acknowledgements



Introduction



Understanding GPS



Why Use GPS?



What Is GPS?



Coordinate Systems And Datums



GPS Considerations: Getting Started



Utilizing GPS



Developing A GPS Project



Project Fundamentals



Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data And Methods



Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Field Resources



Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data Quality And Logistics



Transitioning To Fieldwork



Post-Fieldwork Processing



Utilizing GPS Data Within Geographic Information Systems



Conclusion.References Cited



GPS Manufacturers



Sample Field Instrument



UTM Zones


Index