{"product_id":"geographic-information-systems-isbn-9780471419686","title":"Geographic Information Systems","description":"\"If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere, and the oceans-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise.\"\u003cbr\u003e -From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond\u003cbr\u003e President of ESRI\u003cbr\u003e Praise for previous editions:\u003cbr\u003e \"One of only a small number of texts devoted to the technology of GIS that are truly introductory in nature. . . . Very readable and of moderate length. Those who are real novices to GIS will find this one attractive.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Computers and Geosciences\u003cbr\u003e \"Well-rendered and very clear line drawings . . . well written, with a well-balanced blend of technical\/theoretical concepts and more applied facts of GIS.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Professional Geographer\u003cbr\u003e Geographic Information Systems provides a practical, theory-driven overview of GIS that is supported with clear coverage of basic techniques. This treatment enables readers to understand the broad aspects of GIS without focusing on a specific software or discipline, such as engineering or geography. New features of this Third Edition include: up-to-date information on standardization efforts aimed at facilitating the exchange of ideas and data; technical content that is up to date with current hardware, software, database design, and analytical techniques; and comprehensive cost\/benefit guidelines for choosing and evaluating a GIS, including coverage of organizational and technical issues.\u003cbr\u003e Complete with extensive references and links to online resources, Geographic Information Systems, Third Edition, is an exceptional resource for students of GIS, planning, land use, natural resources, civil and environmental engineering, real estate, and wildlife biology.- dritte Auflage; die ersten beiden Auflagen waren äußerst erfolgreich\u003cbr\u003e - bietet einen kompletten Überblick über geographische Informationssysteme\u003cbr\u003e - Text ist absolut allgemeingültig, weil er sich nicht auf spezifische Disziplinen bezieht oder in geographischen und ingenieurtechnischen Details verliert\u003cbr\u003e - vor allem wird keine spezielle Anwendungssoftware besprochen\u003cbr\u003e - mit neuen Entwicklungen hinsichtlich der Standardisierung von GIS-Systemen\u003cbr\u003e - aktuellste Angaben zu Hardware, Software, Datenbankdesign und Analysenverfahren\u003cbr\u003e - ein Kapitel zur Auswahl eines GIS-Systems unter den Gesichtspunkten von Kosten und Nutzen (findet man in keinem anderen einschlägigen Werk!)\u003cbr\u003e  Foreword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1 Geographical Information Systems and Graphical Information.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2 Historical Development: Geographical Data and GIS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3 From the Real World to GIS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4 Basic Data Models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5 Advanced Data Models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6 Georeferencing Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7 Hardware and Communication Technology for GIS Applications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8 Basic Software and Databases for GIS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9 Data Collection I.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10 Data Collection II.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11 Data Quality.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12 Database Implementation and Spatial Indexing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 13 Housekeeping Tools.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 14 Basic Spatial Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 15 Advanced Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 16 Visualization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 17 Choosing a GIS: Organizational Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 18 Choosing a GIS: Technical Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 19 Standards and Geospatial Infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 20 Formal Problems in Establishing GIS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 21 A Vision for the Future.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  TOR BERNHARDSEN, PhD, is Senior Consultant with Asplan Viak Sør, a Norwegian-based firm of consulting engineers working internationally as one of three owners of NORPLAN.  \"If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere, and the oceans-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise.\"\u003cbr\u003e -From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond\u003cbr\u003e President of ESRI\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Praise for previous editions:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"One of only a small number of texts devoted to the technology of GIS that are truly introductory in nature. . . . Very readable and of moderate length. Those who are real novices to GIS will find this one attractive.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Computers and Geosciences\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Well-rendered and very clear line drawings . . . well written, with a well-balanced blend of technical\/theoretical concepts and more applied facts of GIS.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Professional Geographer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Geographic Information Systems provides a practical, theory-driven overview of GIS that is supported with clear coverage of basic techniques. This treatment enables readers to understand the broad aspects of GIS without focusing on a specific software or discipline, such as engineering or geography. New features of this Third Edition include: up-to-date information on standardization efforts aimed at facilitating the exchange of ideas and data; technical content that is up to date with current hardware, software, database design, and analytical techniques; and comprehensive cost\/benefit guidelines for choosing and evaluating a GIS, including coverage of organizational and technical issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Complete with extensive references and links to online resources, Geographic Information Systems, Third Edition, is an exceptional resource for students of GIS, planning, land use, natural resources, civil and environmental engineering, real estate, and wildlife biology.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989281161445,"sku":"NP9780471419686","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471419686.jpg?v=1761783501","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/geographic-information-systems-isbn-9780471419686","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}