num_pages: 620
description: 620 pp / Softcover Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer-based tools for the entry maintenance and analysis of spatially-referenced data. GIS are critical to the effective management of constructed and natural resources and they have been applied in science business education and government to improve our lives. This book provides a thorough introduction to the theory and application of GIS. The book is written for use as a textbook in an introductory course at the university level. It seeks to balance theoretical and applied material so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Topics include an introduction to GIS spatial data models map projections and coordinate systems data entry aerial photographs and satellite images GPS digital data relational and other databases vector and raster spatial analyses terrain modeling interpolation cartographic modeling metadata standards accuracy assessments and a description of future trends.
language: English
title: GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, 3rd edition
publisher: Eider Pr