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Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems

by: Lo, Chor Pang; Yeung, Albert K.W.

Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems

by: Lo, Chor Pang; Yeung, Albert K.W.

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9780131495029
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013149502X
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 08/10/2006
Publisher: Prentice Hall

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Fully updated to reflect advances in GIS concepts and techniques, this guide approaches the subject from the broader context of information technology.Gives complete, up-to-date coverage to the concepts and techniques pertaining to every stage of the systems development life cycle of GIS, as well as its applications to various areas of spatial problem solving and decision making. For GIS specialists, GIS technologists, GIS sales directors, urban planners, natural resource managers, land surveyors, geomatics engineers, and foresters who want a complete understanding of GIS and how GIS applies to their fields of interest.

Preface	p. xi
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	p. 1
Introduction	p. 2
Definitions of GIS and Related Terminology	p. 2
The Evolution of GIS	p. 5
Components of GIS	p. 9
Approaches to the Study of GIS	p. 15
Summary	p. 18
Review Questions	p. 18
References	p. 19
Maps and Geospatial Data	p. 21
Introduction	p. 22
Characteristics of Maps	p. 22
Plane and Geographic Coordinates	p. 26
Map Projections	p. 29
Establishing a Georeferencing Framework for Mapping Locations on Earth	p. 36
Acquisition of Geospatial Data: Topographic Mapping	p. 50
Acquisition of Attribute data: Thematic Mapping	p. 58
Summary	p. 63
Review Questions	p. 63
References	p. 64
Digital Representation and Organization of Geospatial Data	p. 66
Introduction	p. 67
Technical Issues Pertaining to the Digital Representation of Geospatial Data	p. 73
Database and Database Management Systems	p. 78
Raster Geospatial Data Representation	p. 83
Vector Data Representation	p. 87
Object-Oriented Geospatial Data Representation	p. 96
The Relationship Between Data Representation and Data Analysis in GIS	p. 104
Summary	p. 105
Review Questions	p. 106
References	p. 106
Geospatial Data Quality and Standards	p. 108
Introduction	p. 109
Concepts and Definitions of Data Quality	p. 109
Components of Geospatial Data Quality	p. 114
Assessment of Data Quality	p. 118
Managing Spatial Data Errors	p. 125
Geospatial Data Standards	p. 129
Geospatial Data Standards and GIS Development	p. 136
Summary	p. 138
Review Questions	p. 139
References	p. 140
Raster Geoprocessing	p. 143
Introduction	p. 144
Characteristics of Raster Geoprocessing	p. 144
Acquiring and Handling Raster Geospatial Data	p. 151
Raster Geospatial Data Analysis	p. 161
Output Functions of Raster Geoprocessing	p. 175
Cartographic Modeling	p. 182
Summary	p. 188
Review Questions	p. 189
References	p. 190
Vector Geoprocessing	p. 192
Introduction	p. 193
Characteristics of Vector Geoprocessing	p. 193
Vector Data Input Functions	p. 196
Nontopological GIS Analysis Functions	p. 210
Feature-Based Topological Functions	p. 216
Layer-Based Topological Functions	p. 218
Vector Geoprocessing Output Functions	p. 226
Approaches of Vector Geoprocessing	p. 229
Summary	p. 236
Review Questions	p. 237
References	p. 237
Geovisualization and Geospatial Information Products	p. 239
Introduction	p. 240
Cartography in the Context of GIS	p. 240
Human-Computer Interaction and GIS	p. 243
Visualization of Geospatial Information	p. 249
Principles of Cartographic Design in GIS	p. 260
Generation of Information Products	p. 267
Summary	p. 282
Review Questions	p. 282
References	p. 283
Remote Sensing and GIS Integration	p. 286
Introduction	p. 287
Principles of Electromagnetic Remote Sensing	p. 287
Remote Sensing System Classifications	p. 290
Imaging Characteristics of Remote Sensing Systems	p. 291
Extraction of Metric Information from Remotely Sensed Images	p. 295
Extraction of Thematic (Descriptive or Attribute) Information from Remotely Sensed Images	p. 310
Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS	p. 320
Summary	p. 323
Review Questions	p. 323
References	p. 324
Digital Terrain Modeling	p. 328
Introduction	p. 329
Definitions and Terminology	p. 329
Approaches to Digital Terrain Data Sampling	p. 330
Acquisition of Digital Terrain Data	p. 335
Data Processing, Analysis, and Visualization	p. 346
Applications of Digital Terrain Models	p. 364
Summary	p. 369
Review Questions	p. 369
References	p. 370
Spatial Data Analysis, Modeling, and Mining	p. 373
Introduction	p. 374
Descriptive Statistics	p. 377
Spatial Autocorrelation	p. 378
Quadrat Counts and Nearest-Neighbor Analysis	p. 381
Trend Surface Analysis	p. 386
Gravity Models	p. 386
Network Analysis	p. 388
GIS Modeling	p. 393
Spatial Data Mining	p. 401
Summary	p. 405
Review Questions	p. 406
References	p. 406
GIS Implementation and Project Management	p. 409
Introduction	p. 410
Software Engineering as Applied to GIS	p. 410
GIS Project Planning	p. 413
Systems Analysis and User Requirements Studies	p. 416
Geospatial Database Design Methodology	p. 425
GIS Application Software Design Methodology	p. 440
Systems Implementation and Technology Rollout	p. 444
Systems Maintenance and Technical Support	p. 448
Summary	p. 451
Review Questions	p. 452
References	p. 453
GIS Issues and Prospects	p. 454
Introduction	p. 455
GIS Becoming Mainstream Information Technology	p. 455
Issues of Implementing GIS	p. 459
The Trend of GIS Development	p. 456
Frontiers of GIS Research	p. 481
Conclusions	p. 483
Review Questions	p. 484
References	p. 485
Internet Resources for GIS	p. 487
Introduction	p. 488
Where to Start the Search?	p. 488
Pointers to Information Resources	p. 489
Pointers to Data Resources	p. 491
Pointers to Product Information	p. 493
Examples of Internet-Based GIS Applications	p. 494
Major GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, and Surveying Journals	p. 495
Glossary of GIS Terms	p. 496
Photo and Figure Credits	p. 513
Index	p. 515
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