GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, NEW and UPDATED Sixth Edition

"GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems Fourth Edition. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computerised tools for the entry, maintenance, and analysis of spatial data. GIS are critical for effective resource management, and have been applied across a wide range of science, business, and government endevours. This book provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS. It is written for use in an introductory GIS class and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This fourth edition balances theoretical and applied material, so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Improvements over the previous editions are included in each chapter. Topics treated include an introduction to GIS, spatial data models, map projections, data entry, image data, GPS, digital data, database systems in GIS, general spatial analysis, raster analysis, terrain modeling, metadate, standards, and accuracy assessments. Paul Bolstad is a Professor at the University of Minnesota. He has 26 years of experience teaching, using, and researching GIS for industry, education, and government." Résumé de l'éditeur "This book provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS. It is written for use in an introductory GIS class and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This fifth edition balances theoretical and applied material, so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Improvements over the previous editions are included in each chapter. Topics treated include an introduction to GIS, spatial data models, map projections, data entry, image data, GPS, digital data, database systems in GIS, general spatial analysis, raster analysis, terrain modeling, metadate, standards, and accuracy assessment."-- Back cover An introduction to GIS -- Data models -- Geodesy, datums, map projections and coordinate systems -- Maps, data entry, editing, and output -- Global navigation satellite systems and coordinate surveying -- Aerial and satellite images -- Digital data -- Tables -- Basic spatial analysis -- Topics in raster analysis -- Terrain analysis -- Spatial estimation : interpolation, prediction, core area -- Spatial models and modeling -- Data standards, data quality -- New developments in GIS -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Geographic data sources -- Appendix C. Useful conversions -- Appendix D. Answers to selected study questions