Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
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More About This Title Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
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This informative book on the principles of geographic information systems (GIS) interweaves the idea of geographic inquiry and spatial discovery throughout. It provides a comprehensive and accessible look at GIS without burdening the reader with an imposing array of equations, algorithms, computer code and command structures.
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Introduction to Automated Geography.
GEOGRAPHIC DATA, MAPS, AND AUTOMATION.
Spatial Analysis: The Foundation of Modern Geography.
The Map as a Model of Geographic Data: The Language of Spatial Thinking.
Cartographic and GIS Data Structures.
INPUT, STORAGE, AND EDITING.
GIS Data Input.
Data Storage and Editing.
ANALYSIS: THE HEART OF THE GIS.
Elementary Spatial Analysis.
Measurement.
Classification.
Statistical Surfaces.
Spatial Arrangement.
Overlay: Comparing Coverage Variables.
Cartographic Modeling.
GIS OUTPUT.
The Output From Analysis.
GIS DESIGN.
GIS Design and Implementation.
Appendices.
Glossary.
Photo Credits.
Index.
