Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography Paperback / softback
by Chris B. Jones
Paperback / softback
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A concise text presenting the fundamental concepts in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), emphasising an understanding of techniques in management, analysis and graphic display of spatial information. Divided into five parts - the first part reviews the development and application of GIS, followed by a summary of the characteristics and representation of geographical information.
It concludes with an overview of the functions provided by typical GIS systems.
Part Two introduces co-ordinate systems and map projections, describes methods for digitising map data and gives an overview of remote sensing.
Part Three deals with data storage and database management, as well as specialised techniques for accessing spatial data.
Spatial modelling and analytical techniques for decision making form the subject of Part Four, while the final part is concerned with graphical representation, emphasising issues of graphics technology, cartographic design and map generalisation.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:336 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:30/07/1997
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- ISBN:9780582044395
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:336 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:30/07/1997
- Category:
- ISBN:9780582044395