Geographic information systems & science
By: Paul A. Longley ... [et al.].
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 539
ISBN-13: 9780470721452; 9780470721445
Subjects: Résolution de problème; Geographic information systems; Geoinformationssystem; Systèmes d'information géographique
Other titles: Geographic information systems and science
Description: Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problemsolving that underpins it. --

Since the first edition was published a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that underpin GIS usage. It has also Provided through, up-to-date coverage of GIS Procedures, techniques and Public Policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a bestseller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. --

This fully updated 3rd edition continues to deliver on these strengths. --Book Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Systems, science, and study; title: A gallery of applications; title: Representing geography; title: The nature of geographic data; title: Georeferencing; title: Uncertainty; title: GIS software; title: Geographic data modeling; title: GIS data collection; title: Creating and maintaining geographic databases; title: The GeoWeb; title: Cartography and map production; title: Geovisualization; title: Spatial data analysis; title: Spatial analysis and inference; title: Spatial modeling with GIS; title: Managing GIS; title: Operating safely with GIS; title: GIS partnerships; title: Epilogue: GIS&S in the service of humanity.