Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems C P Lo and Albert K W Yeung

By:

Lo, C P

Contributor(s):

Yeung, Albert K W

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: PH Series in Geographic Information Science / Keith C Clarke, Series EditorPublication details: New Delhi PHI Learning Private Limited 2009Edition: 2nd Ed. Eastern Economy EditionISBN:

9788120339149

Subject(s):

Geographic information systems

DDC classification:

910.285 LOC

Summary: This book provides a rigorous and balanced treatment of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts and techniques in a single volume. It is suitable for Geographic Information Systems courses held in departments of Geography or Anthropology. Fully updated to reflect advances in GIS concepts and techniques, this text approaches the subject from the broader context of information technology. Complete, up-to-date coverage is given to the concepts and techniques pertaining to every stage of the systems development life cycle of GIS, as well as its applications to various areas of spatial problem solving and decision making. Table of Contents Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Maps and Geo-spatial Data. Digital Representation and Organization of Geo-spatial Data. Geo-spatial Data Quality and Standards. Raster Geo-processing. Vector Geo-processing. Geo-visualization and Geo-spatial Information Products. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration. Digital Terrain Modeling. Spatial Data Analysis, Modeling, and Mining. GIS Implementation and Project Management. GIS Issues and Prospects. Appendix A: Internet Resources for GIS. Appendix B: Glossary of GIS Terms. Photo and Figure Credits. Index.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Rashtriya Raksha University	910.285 LOC (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		2581

This book provides a rigorous and balanced treatment of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts and techniques in a single volume. It is suitable for Geographic Information Systems courses held in departments of Geography or Anthropology. Fully updated to reflect advances in GIS concepts and techniques, this text approaches the subject from the broader context of information technology. Complete, up-to-date coverage is given to the concepts and techniques pertaining to every stage of the systems development life cycle of GIS, as well as its applications to various areas of spatial problem solving and decision making. Table of Contents Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Maps and Geo-spatial Data. Digital Representation and Organization of Geo-spatial Data. Geo-spatial Data Quality and Standards. Raster Geo-processing. Vector Geo-processing. Geo-visualization and Geo-spatial Information Products. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration. Digital Terrain Modeling. Spatial Data Analysis, Modeling, and Mining. GIS Implementation and Project Management. GIS Issues and Prospects. Appendix A: Internet Resources for GIS. Appendix B: Glossary of GIS Terms. Photo and Figure Credits. Index.

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