Geographic Information Systems Demystified

Geographic Information Systems Demystified
Author: Stephen R. Galati
Publisher: Artech House Publishers
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2006
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Geographic information systems (GIS)--a central repository of geographic data collected from various sources, including satellites and GPS--is emerging as one of the most intriguing and promising high-tech fields. This easy-to-understand resource provides technical and nontechnical professionals, regardless of their background, with an accessible and practical guide to important GIS know-how.

Geographical Information Systems

Geographical Information Systems
Author: Geoffery J. Meaden
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789251038291

The late 20th century has witnessed increasing crises in the world's marine fisheries. A causal analysis of these reveals that a common element are various manifestations of spatial inequity. This most frequently includes the inequity of access rights to the resource, but factors such as variations in resource depletion, spatio-temporal variations in stock recruitment, the imposition of regulatory zoning, destruction of marine ecosystems and the siting of mariculture facilities are other examples. To resolve some of these problems, management practices must be improved. As has been shown in other fields where spatially related problems occur, there is now a promising tool, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), which, combined with other analytical tools and models, could allow for improved spatial management. GIS are basically integrated computer based systems which allow for the input of digital geo-referenced data to produce maps plus other textual, graphical and tabular output. The essential usefulness of GIS however, lies in its ability to manipulate data in a large number of ways and to perform various analytical functions so as to produce output which makes for more efficient decision making.As with many computer based systems, the key to GIS success lies in the acquisition of suitable data. The various means by which both primary and secondary data can be located, gathered, accessed and stored are described.

Geographic Information Systems for Transportation

Geographic Information Systems for Transportation
Author: Harvey J. Miller
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2001
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780195123944

GIS data and tools are revolutionizing transportation research and decision making, allowing transportation analysts and professionals to understand and solve complex transportation problems that were previously impossible. Here, Miller and Shaw present a comprehensive discussion of fundamental geographic science and the applications of these principles using GIS and other software tools. By providing thorough and accessible discussions of transportation analysis within a GIS environment, this volume fills a critical niche in GIS-T and GIS literature.

GIS Fundamentals

GIS Fundamentals
Author: Paul Bolstad
Publisher:
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2005
Genre: Geographic information systems
ISBN:

Manual of Geographic Information Systems

Manual of Geographic Information Systems
Author: Marguerite Madden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Cartography
ISBN: 9781570830860

This volume is designed to be a comprehensive resource on GIS for students, researchers and practitioners who are interested in asking spatial questions, assessing landscapes, building geodatabases and envisioning a world of integrated geospatial technologies.

The History of Geographic Information Systems

The History of Geographic Information Systems
Author: Timothy W. Foresman
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1998
Genre: Science
ISBN:

These authors' contributions helped bring to national, state, and federal agencies the powerful new suite of geospatial tools for issues ranging from land use management to population enumeration."--BOOK JACKET.

Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems

Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems
Author: Keith C. Clarke
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN:

This best-selling non-technical, reader-friendly introduction to GIS makes the complexity of this rapidly growing high-tech field accessible to beginners. It uses a “learn-by-seeing” approach that features clear, simple explanations, an abundance of illustrations and photos, and generic practice labs for use with any GIS software.What Is a GIS? GIS's Roots in Cartography. Maps as Numbers. Getting the Map into the Computer. What Is Where? Why Is It There? Making Maps with GIS. How to Pick a GIS. GIS in Action. The Future of GIS.For anyone interested in a hands-on introduction to Geographic Information Systems.