Principles of geographic information systems / by John R. Jensen, Ryan R. Jensen.

By:

Jensen, John R, 1949-

Contributor(s):

Jensen, Ryan R, 1973-

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Pearson series in geographic information sciencePublication details: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall ; London : Pearson Education [distributor], 2011.Description: 456 p. ; 28 cmISBN:

9780136147763 (pbk.) :
9780136147763 (pbk.) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

910.285 JEN

LOC classification:

G70.212

Contents:

1.Introduction to GIS -- 2.Georeferencing -- 3.DATA for GIS -- 4.Data quality -- 5.Spatial data models and databases -- 6.Spatial analysis of vector and raster data -- 7.Network analysis -- 8.Statistics and spatial data measurement s-- 9.Spatial analysis of 3-dimensional data -- 10.Cartography using a GIS -- 11.GIS hardware/software and programming -- 12.Future considerations.

Summary: This title is an ideal introduction for those who know very little about geographic information systems and spatial analysis. Relatively complex GIS principles are introduced in basic terms, often using graphics to communicate principles rather than complex mathematical equations.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	910.285 JEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		223404

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This title is an ideal introduction for those who know very little about geographic information systems and spatial analysis. Relatively complex GIS principles are introduced in basic terms, often using graphics to communicate principles rather than complex mathematical equations.