Geographical information systems : an introduction

Delaney, Julie

Geographical information systems : an introduction - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©1999. - xxii, 194 p. : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Including Glossary & Index

Ch. 1. The Gist of GIS --
Ch. 2. Data --
Ch. 3. Data Input --
Ch. 4. Data Editing --
Ch. 5. The G in GIS --
Ch. 6. Data Output --
Ch. 7. Data Management --
Ch. 8. Elementary GIS Tools --
Ch. 9. Vector Geoprocessing Tools --
Ch. 10. Raster Geoprocessing Tools --
Ch. 11. Analysis --
Advanced --
Ch. 12. Landscape Analysis --
Ch. 13. Modelling --
Where To from Here? --

This book is written for the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) novice. It introduces beginners to the vocabulary, concepts, principles, and procedures of GIS, explaining these all in simple, easy-to-understand terms. With exercises, example applications, over 80 illustrations, and a glossary of GIS-related terms, this text is ideal for both students and professionals using spatial data.

9780195507898 0195507894


Geographic information systems.
Geographic information systems -- Computer programs.

910.02 / DEL

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