{"product_id":"global-positioning-system-isbn-9781405101851","title":"Global Positioning System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal Positioning System\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to guide social scientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through the process of collecting field data from start to finish.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes readers step-by-step through the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains complex background topics in clear, easy-to-understand language.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides simple guidelines for GPS equipment selection.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides practical solutions for real GPS data collection issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a concise guide to using GPS-collected data within geographic information systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  List of Figures. \u003cp\u003eList of Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Understanding GPS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Why Use GPS?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. What Is GPS?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Coordinate Systems And Datums.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. GPS Considerations: Getting Started.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Utilizing GPS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Developing A GPS Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Project Fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data And Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Field Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data Quality And Logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Transitioning To Fieldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Post-Fieldwork Processing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Utilizing GPS Data Within Geographic Information Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences Cited.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: GPS Manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Sample Field Instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: UTM Zones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"An invaluable resource for social, economic or health researchers and practitioners who want to add a geographic component to their work.\" (\u003ci\u003eUwe Deichmann, Development Research Group, World Bank\u003c\/i\u003e)  \u003cp\u003e\"This information will help users collect data at an appropriate level of accuracy in the most effcient manner. This nuts-and-bolts approach addresses such topics as training field-workers; creating equipment checklists; logistics; and safety in the field.\" (\u003ci\u003eArcUser, October - December 2004\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An excellent introduction and field guide on GPS for the social sciences ... The book makes a valuable addition to any reference collection on geographical research.\" (\u003ci\u003eSingapore Journal of Tropical Geography\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJohn Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Director for Spatial Analysis in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian G. Frizzelle\u003c\/b\u003e is Research Associate and Senior Spatial Analyst in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn B. Vogler\u003c\/b\u003e is Spatial Information Technology Specialist in the Research Program at the East-West Center, Hawaii, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip H. Page\u003c\/b\u003e is Director for the Spatial Analysis Unit in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eGlobal Positioning System\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to guide social scientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through the process of collecting field data from start to finish.  \u003cp\u003eThe book takes readers step-by-step through all the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project, covering planning, implementation, and data integration. For each phase, the authors supply clear and concise explanations of relevant technical topics, such as accuracy issues, the selection of appropriate GPS equipment, and the use of coordinate systems. Separate text boxes highlight important practical considerations and give sample solutions for real GPS data collection issues. Model checklists for project planning and equipment can be used as a basis for readers' own projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearchers and students from fields as diverse as sociology, anthropology, geography, and public health will find this an invaluable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989297152229,"sku":"NP9781405101851","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405101851.jpg?v=1761783564","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/global-positioning-system-isbn-9781405101851","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}