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An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems US Edition (co-pub)

by: Heywood, Ian

An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems US Edition (co-pub)

by: Heywood, Ian

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9780130162380
ISBN 10:
0130162388
Edition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2000
Publisher: Pearson College Div

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Summary

Focuses on the practical applications of GIS, & considers how the technology works. Each chapter addresses a specific theme & is backed up with examples, case studies, direct reading & additional resources on a Web site. Paper.

Preface

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations and acronyms

xii

PART 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS

What is GIS

Introduction

(8)

Defining GIS

(1)

Components of a GIS

(5)

Conclusions

(1)

Further study

(2)

Spatial data

Introduction

(2)

Maps and their influence on the character of spatial data

(12)

Thematic characteristics of spatial data

(2)

Other sources of spatial data

(3)

Conclusions

(2)

Further study

(2)

Spatial data modelling

Introduction

(1)

Entity definition

(3)

Spatial data models

(1)

Spatial data structures

(8)

Modelling surfaces

(4)

Modelling networks

(1)

Building computer worlds

(2)

Modelling the third dimension

(1)

Modelling the fourth dimension

(1)

Conclusions

(1)

Further study

(1)

Attribute data management

Introduction

(2)

Why choose a database approach?

(3)

Database data models

(2)

Creating a database

(2)

GIS database applications

(4)

Developments in databases

(1)

Conclusions

(1)

Further study

(2)

Data input and editing

Introduction

(2)

Methods of data input

(5)

Data editing

(8)

Towards an integrated database

(2)

Conclusions

100

(1)

Further study

101

(1)

Data analysis

Introduction

102

(1)

Measurements in GIS - lengths perimeters and areas

103

(2)

Queries

105

(2)

Reclassification

107

(1)

Buffering and neighbourhood functions

108

(2)

Integrating data - map overlay

110

(8)

Spatial interpolation

118

(3)

Analysis of surfaces

121

(2)

Network analysis

123

(2)

Conclusions

125

(2)

Further study

127

(2)

Analytical modelling in GIS

Introduction

129

(1)

Process models

130

(3)

Modelling physical and environmental processes

133

(4)

Modelling human processes

137

(1)

Modelling the decision-making process

138

(5)

Problems with using GIS to model spatial processes

143

(1)

Conclusions

144

(1)

Further study

145

(1)

Output: from new maps to enhanced decisions

Introduction

146

(1)

Maps as output

147

(7)

Non-cartographic output

154

(1)

Spatial multimedia

155

(1)

Mechanisms of delivery

155

(1)

GIS and spatial decision support

156

(1)

Conclusions

157

(2)

Further study

159

(4)

PART 2: ISSUES IN GIS

The development of computer methods for handling spatial data

Introduction

163

(1)

Handling spatial data manually

164

(1)

The development of computer methods for handling spatial data

165

(3)

The development of GIS

168

(6)

Conclusions

174

(1)

Further study

175

(2)

Data quality issues

Introduction

177

(1)

Describing data quality and errors

178

(4)

Sources of errors in GIS

182

(9)

Finding and modelling errors in GIS

191

(2)

Managing GIS error

193

(1)

Conclusions

194

(3)

Further study

197

(2)

Human and organizational issues

Introduction

199

(1)

GIS applications

200

(4)

GIS users

204

(3)

Justifying the investment in GIS

207

(3)

Choosing and implementing a GIS

210

(5)

Organizational changes due to GIS

215

(1)

Conclusions

216

(1)

Further study

217

(1)

GIS project design and management

Introduction

218

(1)

Problem identification

219

(3)

Designing a data model

222

(6)

Project management

228

(6)

Implementation problems

234

(1)

Project evaluation

234

(1)

Conclusions

235

(1)

Further study

236

(2)

The future of GIS

Introduction

238

(1)

GIS in the 1990s

239

(6)

Where next for GIS?

245

(4)

Conclusions

249

(2)

Further study

251

(2)

References

253

(14)

Glossary

267

(10)

Index

277

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