GIS fundamentals : a first text on geographic information systems /
"This book provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS. It is written for use in an introductory GIS class and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This fifth edition balances theoretical and applied material, so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Acton, MA : White Bear Lake, Minnesota :
XanEdu ; Eider Press,
[2016]
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| Edition: | 5th edition. |
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| Online Access: | Figures for presentations, Errata, ArcGIS lessons, QGIS lessons, Moodle quiz and study questions |
| Summary: | "This book provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS. It is written for use in an introductory GIS class and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This fifth edition balances theoretical and applied material, so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Improvements over the previous editions are included in each chapter. Topics treated include an introduction to GIS, spatial data models, map projections, data entry, image data, GPS, digital data, database systems in GIS, general spatial analysis, raster analysis, terrain modeling, metadate, standards, and accuracy assessment."-- Back cover. |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 769 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781506695877 1506695876 |