Advances in web-based GIS, mapping services and applications
By: editors Songnian Li, Suzana Dragicevic, Bert Veenendaal
Contributors: Dragićević, Suzana, 1963-
Publisher: CRC Press/Balkema
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Boca Raton, Fla
Language: eng
Number of pages: 385
ISBN-13: 9780415804837
Subjects: Computer network resources; World Wide Web; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems; Geographic information systems; Geography
Description: "A detailed look at the field of web-based GIS and mapping services and applications, this book reviews current progress and achievements, while looking forward to future developments. It address issues involved in constant updating of related web and geospatial technologies as well as the revolution of web mapping caused by mainstream IT vendors. The text include coverage of increased interest in geo-spatial information technologies and increasing demand for prompt and effective spatial information services. It highlights applications in business, government services, enterprise computing, and social networking"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.