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Indeholder "Chapter 1. An Introduction to GIS", " Introduction", " What is a GIS?", " GIS: A Ubiquitous Tool", " Why Do We Need GIS?", " GIS in Action", " Geographic Information Science", " GIS Components", " Hardware for GIS", " GIS Software", " ArcGIS", " GeoMedia", " MapInfo", " Idrisi", "
Glimrende gennemgang af geografiske informationssystemer.
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ERDAS", " AUTOCAD MAP", " MicroImages", " Manifold", " GIS in Organizations", " Summary", " The Structure of This Book", "Chapter 2. Data Models", " Introduction", " Coordinate Data", " Attribute Data and Types", " Common Spatial Data Models", " Vector Data Models", " The Spaghetti Vector Model", " Topological Vector Models", " Vector Features and Attribute Tables", " Raster Data Models", " Models and Cells", " Raster Features and Attribute Tables", " A Comparison of Raster and Vector Data Models", " Conversion between Raster and Vector Models", " Triangulated Irregular Networks", " Multiple Models", " Object Data Models", " Data and File Structures", " Binary and ASCII Numbers", " Pointers", " Data Compression", " Common File Formats", " Summary", "Chapter 3. Map Projections and Coordinate Systems", " Introduction", " Early Measurements", " Specifying the Ellipsoid", " The Geoid", " Geographic Coordinates, Latitude, and Longitude", " Horizontal Datums", " Vertical Datums", " Control Accuracy and Maintenance", " Map Projections and Coordinate Systems", " Common Map Projections in GIS", " The State Plane Coordinate System", " Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate Systems", " Continental and Global Projections", " Conversion Among Coordinate Systems", " The Public Land Survey System", " Summary", "Chapter 4. Maps, Data Entry, Editing, and Output", " Building a GIS Database", " Introduction", " Hardcopy Maps", " Map Scale", " Map Generalization", " Map Media", " Map Boundaries and Spatial Data", " Digitizing: Coordinate Capture", " On-screen Digitizing", " Hardcopy Map Digitization", " Characteristics of Manual Digitizing", " The Digitizing Process", " Digitizing Errors, Node and Line Snapping", " Reshaping. Line Smoothing and Thinning", " Scan Digitizing", " Editing Geographic Data", " Features Common to Several Layers", " Coordinate Surveying", " Coordinate Transformation", " Control Points", " Control Point Sources: Surveying", " GPS Control Points", " Control Points from Existing Maps and Digital Data", " The Affine Transformation", " Other Coordinate Transformations", " Raster Geometry and Resampling", " Map Projection versus Transformation", " Metadata: Data Documentation", " Summary", "Chapter 5. The Global Positioning System", " GPS Basics", " GPS Broadcast Signals", " GPS Range Distances", " Positional Uncertainty", " Sources of Range Error", " Satellite Geometry and Dilution of Precision", " Differential Correction", " Real-Time Differential Positioning", " WAAS and Satellite-based Corrections", " GNSS Applications", " Field Digitization", " Field Digitizing Accuracy and Efficiency", " Rangefinder Integration", " GPS Tracking", " Summary", "Chapter 6. Aerial and Satellite Images", " Introduction", " Basic Principles", " Aerial Photographs", " Primary Uses of Aerial Photographs", " Photographic Film", " Camera Formats and Systems", " Digital Aerial Cameras", " Geometric Quality of Aerial Photographs", " Terrain and Tilt Distortion in Aerial Images", " System Errors: Media, Lens, and Camera Distortion", " Stereo Photographic Coverage", " Geometric Correction of Aerial Photographs", " Photointerpretation", " Satellite Images", " Basic Principles of Satellite Image Scanners", " High Resolution Satellite Systems", " SPOT", " Landsat", " AVHRR", " MODIS", " Other Systems", " Satellite Images in GIS", " Aerial Photographs or Satellite Images in GIS. Which to Use?", " Image Sources", " Summary", "Chapter 7. Digital Data", " Introduction", " National and Global Digital Data", " Digital Data for the United States", " National Spatial Data Infrastructure", " Digital Raster Graphics", " Digital Line Graphs", " Digital Elevation Models", " Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles", " Hydrologic Data", " National Wetlands Inventory", " Digital Soils Data", " Digital Floodplain Data", " Digital Census Data", " The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem", " National Land Cover Data", " Summary", "Chapter 8. Attribute Data and Tables", " Introduction", " Database Components and Characteristics", " Physical, Logical, and Conceptual Structures", " Non-relational Databases", " Relational Databases", " Hybrid Database Designs in GIS", " Selection Based on Attributes", " The Restrict Operator: Table Queries", " Normal Forms in Relational Databases", " Keys and Functional Dependencies", " The First and Second Normal Forms", " The Third Normal Form", " Object-Relational Data Models", " Trends in Spatial DBMS", " Summary", "Chapter 9. Basic Spatial Analysis", " Introduction", " Input, Operations, and Output", " Scope", " Selection and Classification", " Set Algebra", " Boolean Algebra", " Spatial Selection Operations", " Classification", " Dissolve", " Proximity Functions and Buffering", " Buffers", " Raster Buffers", " Vector Buffers", " Overlay", " Raster Overlay", " Vector Overlay", " Clip, Intersect, and Union: Special Cases of Overlay", " A Problem in Vector Overlay", " Network Analysis", " Geocoding", " Summary", "Chapter 10. Topics in Raster Analysis", " Introduction", " Map Algebra", " Local Functions", " Logical Operations", " Reclassification", " Nested Functions", " Overlay", " Neighborhood Functions", " Cost Surfaces", " Summary", "Chapter 11. Terrain Analysis", " Introduction", " Slope and Aspect", " Hydrologic Functions", " Viewsheds", " Shaded Relief Maps", " Summary", "Chapter 12. Spatial Estimation: Interpolation, Prediction, and Core Area Delineation", " Introduction", " Sampling", " Sampling Patterns", " Spatial Interpolation Methods", " Nearest Neighbor Interpolation", " Fixed Radius - Local Averaging", " Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation", " Splines", " Spatial Prediction", " Spatial Regression", " Trend Surface and Simple Spatial Regression", " Kriging and Co-Kriging", " Core Area Mapping", " Mean Center and Mean Circle", " Convex Hulls", " Kernel Mapping", " Summary", "Chapter 13. Spatial Models and Modeling", " Introduction", " Cartographic Modeling", " Designing a Cartographic Model", " Weightings and Rankings", " Rankings Within Criteria", " Weighting Among Criteria", " Cartographic Models: a Detailed Example", " Spatio-temporal Models", " Cell Based Models", " Agent-based modeling in a Cellular Environment", " Example 1: Process-based Hydrologic Models", " Example 2: A Stochastic Model of Forest Change", " LANDIS - a Forest Siccession Model", " LANDIS Design Elements", " Summary", "Chapter 14. Data Standards, Data Quality", " Introduction", " Spatial Data Standards", " Data Accuracy", " Documenting Spatial Data Accuracy", " Positional Accuracy", " A Standard Method for Measuring Positional Accuracy", " Test Points", " Accuracy Calculations", " Errors in Linear or Area Features", " Attribute Accuracy", " Error Propagation in Spatial Analysis", " Summary", "Chapter 15. New Developments in GIS", " Introduction", " GPS", " Mobile Real-Time Mapping", " Improved Remote Sensing", " Internet Mapping", " Visualization", " Open GIS", " Open Standards for GIS", " Open Source GIS", " Summary", "Appendix A. Glossary", "Appendix B. Sources of Geographic Information", "Appendix C. Useful Conversions and Information", " Length", " Area", " Angles", " Scale", " State Plane Zones", " Trigonometric Relationships", "Index".Glimrende gennemgang af geografiske informationssystemer.
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White Bear Lake, Minn. : Eider Press, c2005. 2nd edition.
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Available for retail or wholesale orders from Baker & Taylor (1-800-247-6553, [email protected], www.gisfundamentals.org). A comprehensive textbook on the theory and practice of spatial data development, management, and analysis. Software agnostic, intended for the lecture portion of a college-level, foundational course on GIS. Figure rich, with study questions.
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LibraryThing member MorHavok
A excellent source for begining geographers who will be using GIS. I took this class previously where they did not assign any text, but the class with text was infinetely better since it does an awesome job of explaining, and demonstrating the principles behind GIS. From Datum / Projection to
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English
Physical description
xii, 543 p.; 25.2 cm
ISBN
0971764719 / 9780971764712
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Omslag: Paul Bolstad
Omslagsbillede top er lavet med data fra Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emissions and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) data fra 12 maj 2000 med tilladelse fra NASA. Omslaget viser Bright Angel Canyon og The North Rim. Man kan se en aktiv skovbrand på billedet. De tre billeder nedenfor viser højde, vegetation og hældning for ca samme område.
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Omslagsbillede top er lavet med data fra Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emissions and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) data fra 12 maj 2000 med tilladelse fra NASA. Omslaget viser Bright Angel Canyon og The North Rim. Man kan se en aktiv skovbrand på billedet. De tre billeder nedenfor viser højde, vegetation og hældning for ca samme område.
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Pages
xii; 543
DDC/MDS
| 910.285 |