Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography, 1st Edition eBook

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A concise text presenting the fundamental concepts in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), emphasising an understanding of techniques in management, analysis and graphic display of spatial information. Divided into five parts – the first part reviews the development and application of GIS, followed by a summary of the characteristics and representation of geographical information. It concludes with an overview of the functions provided by typical GIS systems. Part Two introduces co-ordinate systems and map projections, describes methods for digitising map data and gives an overview of remote sensing. Part Three deals with data storage and database management, as well as specialised techniques for accessing spatial data. Spatial modelling and analytical techniques for decision making form the subject of Part Four, while the final part is concerned with graphical representation, emphasising issues of graphics technology, cartographic design and map generalisation.

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Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography 1st Edition is written by Chris B. Jones and published by Routledge. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography are 9781317900252, 1317900251 and the print ISBNs are 9781032512297, 1032512296. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 9780582044395, 9781317900269, 9781315846231, 9781317900245, 9781138835283.