Geographic information systems & science / Paul A. Longley [and three others]. 6
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Language: Unknown language code Summary language: Unknown language code Original language: Unknown language code Series: ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, [2011];copyright 201146Edition: Third editionDescription: 28 cm. xix, 539 pages : illustrations (some color), color mapsContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780470721445 (paperback)ISSN: 2Other title: Geographic information systems and science 6 []Uniform titles: | | Subject(s): -- 2 -- 0 -- -- | -- 2 -- 0 -- 6 -- | 2 0 -- | -- -- 20 -- | | -- -- Geographic information systems. -- -- 20 -- | -- -- -- 20 -- --Genre/Form: -- 2 -- Additional physical formats: DDC classification: | LOC classification: | G70.212 | .G44553 20112Other classification: GEO 007f;RB 10038;RB 10208;RB 10232;RB 10104;ST 630| Item type | Current location | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Systems, science, and study -- A gallery of applications -- Representing geography -- The nature of geographic data -- Georeferencing -- Uncertainty -- GIS software -- Geographic data modeling -- GIS data collection -- Creating and maintaining geographic databases -- The GeoWeb -- Cartography and map production -- Geovisualization -- Spatial data analysis -- Spatial analysis and inference -- Spatial modeling with GIS -- Managing GIS -- Operating safely with GIS -- GIS partnerships -- Epilogue: GIS&S in the service of humanity.
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Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problemsolving that underpins it. --;Since the first edition was published a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that underpin GIS usage. It has also Provided through, up-to-date coverage of GIS Procedures, techniques and Public Policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a bestseller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. --;This fully updated 3rd edition continues to deliver on these strengths. --Book Jacket.
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