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100 _aLO, CHOR PANG
100 _aYEUNG, ALBERT K.W.
245 0 _aCONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
250 _a2nd ed.
260 _bPrentice-Hall of India
_aNew Delhi
_c2002
260 _bPearson
_aUtterpradesh
_c2017
300 _a532p.
500 _ahttps://www.pearsoned.co.in/web/books/9789332581883_Concepts-and-Techniques-of-Geographic-Information-Systems_Rob-Yeung.aspx
520 _aFully updated to reflect advances in GIS concepts and techniques, this text approaches the subject from the broader context of information technology. Complete, up-to-date coverage is given 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. Emphasizes GIS and mainstream IT integration. Explores new spatial analysis techniques/landscape metrics. Expands discussion of geovisualization. Examines new terrain data acquisition by LiDAR. Covers emerging technology in mobile computing and location-based services. Table of Content 1. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2. Maps and Geospatial Data 3. Digital Representation and Organization of Geospatial Data 4. Geospatial Data Quality and Standards 5. Raster Geoprocessing 6. Vector Geoprocessing 7. Geovisualization and Geospatial Information Products 8. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration 9. Digital Terrain Modeling 10. Spatial Data Analysis, Modeling and Mining 11. GIS Implementation and Project Management 12. GIS Issues and Prospects Appendix A: Internet Resources for GIS Appendix B: Glossary of GIS Terms Index"
650 _aGeography
650 _aGeographic Information System
650 _aGIS
650 _aRemote Sensing
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