Geographic information systems demystified / Stephen R. Galati.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Galati, Stephen R.

Series:

Artech House mobile communications series.

Artech House mobile communications series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geographic information systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (296 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Artech House, c2006.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

data file

Summary:

Geographic information systems (GIS)? a central repository of geographic data collected from various sources, including satellites and GPS - is emerging as one of the most intriguing and promising high-tech fields. Today, many technical, managerial, engineering, and academic positions require GIS skills, and this easy-to-understand resource answers the call. The book examines and explains all of the critical GIS concepts in a clear voice and in a consistent structure. It provides technical and non-technical professionals, regardless of their background, with an accessible and practical guide.

Contents:

Geographic Information Systems Demystified; Contents vii; Preface xv; Acknowledgments xvii; Introduction xix; Part I: What Is a Geographic Information System? 1; 1 How Does a GIS Work? 3; 2 Why Use a GIS? 15; 3 The Structure of Geographic Data 29; 4 Geospatial Metadata 41; Part II: Geodesy, Earth Models, and Coordinate Systems; 5 The Basics of Geodesy and Scale 61; 6 The Ellipsoid 73; 7 The Horizontal Datum 85; 8 The Vertical Datum 103; 9 The Map Projection 113; 10 The Coordinate System 139; Part III: GIS Applications and Environments; 11 Thematic Mapping 155.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-258) and index.

ISBN:

9781580535380

1580535380

OCLC:

476154794