The GIS Book - Tapa blanda

Korte, George B.

 
9781566901277: The GIS Book
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ISBN 10: 1566901278 ISBN 13: 9781566901277
Editorial: OnWord Press,U.S., 1997

Sinopsis

Designed as an introduction to GIS, this book takes the reader from the basics through industry trends, employment opportunities and a benefit/cost analysis. It also includes four GIS project reviews, including ESRI's "ARC/INFO" and Intergraph's "MGE".

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Reseña del editor

Proven through three highly praised editions, The GIS Book, Fifth Edition has been completely updated and greatly expanded. It is a resource for anyone who needs to understand what a Geographic Information System (GIS) is, how it applies to their profession, and what it can do. New topics include GIS Data Sources, Collection and Entry, GIS Data Quality, Managing and Maintaining GIS Data, GIS on the Internet, Government and Trade Association Activities. The discussion of "Legal Aspects of GIS" has been expanded to address Land Surveying and GIS. Another entirely new and important feature is a set of self-paced exercises designed to introduce the reader to the fundamentals of GIS using GIS data and software downloaded free over the Internet. Updated materials include GIS market data; GIS product descriptions; case studies; technology trends; and GIS resources, including associations, events, published material and educational institutions. Other enhancements include new graphics, an updated and expanded glossary and index, and better text organization.

Reseña del editor

Proven through three highly praised editions, The GIS Book, 4th Edition is a "must-have" resource for anyone who needs to understand: -- What a geographic information system is.-- How a geographic information system applies to your profession.-- What a geographic information system can do.Updated coverage includes trends toward CAD/GIS convergence, the growing field of systems developers, plus the latest changes in the GIS landscape. New case studies tie text to real-life scenarios, and expanded appendices offer the latest resources, including associations and events, published material and videos on GIS, consultants and trainers, educational institutions, and the Internet.

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Editorial
OnWord Press,U.S.
Año de publicación
1997
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1566901278
ISBN 13 
9781566901277
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
300
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