Integrated geospatial technologies : a guide to GPS, GIS, and data logging / Jeff Thurston, Thomas K. Poiker, J. Patrick Moore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thurston, Jeff, 1956-

Contributor:

Moore, J. Patrick, 1961-

Poiker, Thomas K.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geographic information systems.

Global Positioning System.

Physical Description:

xiii, 266 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Other Title:

Guide to GPS, GIS, and data logging

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, [2003]

Summary:

Packed with basic theory and real-world applications, Integrated Geospatial Technologies uses a unique, integrative framework to present a balanced approach to such geotechnologies as GIS, GPS, digital photogrammetry, and visualization. The practical mix of theory and nuts-and-bolts information in this book will jump-start professionals into taking full advantage of the rich and affordable data-collecting opportunities now available since the deactivation of Selective Availability.

This highly visual resource offers informative line drawings, photographs of equipment and hardware, screenshots, and sidebars underscoring important points. Enlightening discussions by an international group of authors focus on the core theory of GPS and GIS, without being overly technical or software/hardware specific. With numerous case studies illustrating how to apply a variety of technologies, protocol, and standard practices to real-world projects. Integrated Geospatial Technologies is an essential resource for every professional working with GIS today, as well as students studying these technologies in a variety of fields, including geography, land-use planning, ecology, biology, economics, public administration, natural resources, forestry, surveying, and archaeology.

Contents:

1 Geotechnology and Integration 1

1.2 Position Data 4

1.3 Compass Readings 8

1.4 Navigation and Agriculture Applications 9

1.5 Time and Distance Data 12

1.6 Integrative Modeling 15

1.7 Scale and Generalization 16

1.8 Visual Communication 18

1.9 Data Standards 22

2 Geodetics 26

2.2 Longitude and Latitude 28

2.3 Distance by Time 29

2.4 Universal Transverse Mercator 33

2.5 Datums 35

2.6 Scale Representation 36

2.7 Accuracy and Precision 38

2.8 Coordinates 41

2.9 Data Formats 46

2.10 Thematic Incongruence 48

3 Cartography, Mapping, and Map Serving 50

3.2 Cartographic Perception 53

3.3 Elimination 55

3.4 Aggregation 55

3.5 Classification 60

3.6 Boundaries 66

3.7 Communities 69

3.8 Cartographic Distribution 72

3.10 Interoperability 75

3.11 TCP/IP 76

3.12 Usefulness 80

4 Geographic Information Systems 83

4.3 Spatial Models 87

4.4 Distance-Based Operations 118

4.5 Overlay 119

4.6 Generalization 120

4.7 GIS and Models 121

4.8 Spatial Decision Support Systems 124

4.9 Visualization: The New Cartography 125

4.10 Databases 129

4.11 What a Map Is 129

4.12 Multimedia 130

5 Global Positioning Systems 134

5.2 GPS and Wireless 135

5.3 GPS History 136

5.4 GPS Accuracy and Description 139

5.5 GPS Segments 142

5.6 Error Budget 144

5.7 Dilution of Precision 145

5.8 Differential Correction 147

5.9 GPS and GIS Surfaces 152

5.10 Static and Dynamic Sampling 153

5.11 Mission Planning 155

5.12 GPS Vector and Raster Models 160

6 Geotechnology Integration 162

6.2 Research Paradigm 165

6.3 GIS and IT 167

6.4 Job Descriptions 167

6.5 Conceptual GIS Integration 169

6.6 Complementary Technology 170

6.7 Raster and Vector Integration 171

6.8 Digitization 174

6.9 Functional GIS Integration 175

6.10 Disk Storage 177

6.11 Spatial Integration 178

7 Sensors and Instrumentation 181

7.2 Laser Offsets and GPS 183

7.3 Data Loggers 185

7.5 Data Loggers and Visualization 189

7.6 Sensor Portability 190

7.7 GPS and Telemetry Tracking of Animals 192

7.8 Sensors and Modeling 195

7.9 Risk, Threat, and Security 196

7.10 Medical Geography and Epidemiology 198

8 Digital Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 204

8.3 Mosaics and Ortho Photos 211

8.4 Image Registration 212

8.5 Aerial Photo Interpretation 214

8.6 Photo Interpretation and GIS 217

8.7 Remote Sensors 217

8.8 Imaging Satellites 218

8.9 Satellite Products 220

8.10 Identification and Delineation 221

9 Visualization 224

9.2 Two-Dimensional Visualization 229

9.3 Two Dimensions and Integration 236

9.4 Graphics Formats 238

9.5 Three-Dimensional Visualization 240

9.6 Vertical GIS and Visualization 243

9.7 LIDAR 245

9.8 Three-Dimensional Environments 247

9.9 Four-Dimensional Visualization 250.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-259) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

0471244090

OCLC:

51519545

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