Title Statements
- Full title :Geographic information systems : a visual approach / Bruce Davis.
Summary
Uniquely organized and designed, this book matches highly intuitive graphical line illustrations to concise definitions of GIS concepts. In addition, many of the concepts defined here include examples of real-life applications, which complement a more in-depth understanding. GIS: A Visual Approach provides a straightforward, nontechnical, visual shortcut to mastery of GIS fundamentals. Developed in the classroom, it has been proven and refined for instructional use. The book is ideal for both students and professionals new to GIS (including those for whom English is a second language), while it serves as a quick reference for more experienced practitioners.
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- Publication Date:1996.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):OnWord Press
- Place of Publication:Santa Fe, NM
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:1996.
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:xii, 374 pages : : illustrations ; : 23 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:1566900980, 9781566900980
- oclc:ocn786480159
- LC Classification:G70.212
- Dewey Decimal:910.285 19
Table of Contents
Ch. 1. GIS and the Information Age -- Ch. 2. What Does GIS Do? -- Ch. 3. Spatial Data -- Ch. 4. Raster and Vector Data -- Ch. 5. Topology -- Ch. 6. Data Entry -- Ch. 7. Inventory Operations -- Ch. 8. Basic Analysis -- Ch. 9. Advanced Analysis -- Ch. 10. Site Suitability and Models -- Ch. 11. Data Issues and Problems.
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