Concepts and techniques of geographic information systems /
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| Author / Creator: | Lo, C. P. (Chor Pang), 1939- |
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Imprint: | Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2007. |
| Description: | xii, 532 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 29 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | PH series in geographic information science Prentice Hall series in geographic information science. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6239121 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- 1. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2. Definitions of GIS and Related Terminology
- 1.3. The Evolution of GIS
- 1.4. Components of GIS
- 1.5. Approaches to the Study of GIS
- 1.6. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 2. Maps and Geospatial Data
- 2.1. Introduction
- 2.2. Characteristics of Maps
- 2.3. Plane and Geographic Coordinates
- 2.4. Map Projections
- 2.5. Establishing a Georeferencing Framework for Mapping Locations on Earth
- 2.6. Acquisition of Geospatial Data: Topographic Mapping
- 2.7. Acquisition of Attribute data: Thematic Mapping
- 2.8. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 3. Digital Representation and Organization of Geospatial Data
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Technical Issues Pertaining to the Digital Representation of Geospatial Data
- 3.3. Database and Database Management Systems
- 3.4. Raster Geospatial Data Representation
- 3.5. Vector Data Representation
- 3.6. Object-Oriented Geospatial Data Representation
- 3.7. The Relationship Between Data Representation and Data Analysis in GIS
- 3.8. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 4. Geospatial Data Quality and Standards
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Concepts and Definitions of Data Quality
- 4.3. Components of Geospatial Data Quality
- 4.4. Assessment of Data Quality
- 4.5. Managing Spatial Data Errors
- 4.6. Geospatial Data Standards
- 4.7. Geospatial Data Standards and GIS Development
- 4.8. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 5. Raster Geoprocessing
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Characteristics of Raster Geoprocessing
- 5.3. Acquiring and Handling Raster Geospatial Data
- 5.4. Raster Geospatial Data Analysis
- 5.5. Output Functions of Raster Geoprocessing
- 5.6. Cartographic Modeling
- 5.7. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 6. Vector Geoprocessing
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Characteristics of Vector Geoprocessing
- 6.3. Vector Data Input Functions
- 6.4. Nontopological GIS Analysis Functions
- 6.5. Feature-Based Topological Functions
- 6.6. Layer-Based Topological Functions
- 6.7. Vector Geoprocessing Output Functions
- 6.8. Approaches of Vector Geoprocessing
- 6.9. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 7. Geovisualization and Geospatial Information Products
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Cartography in the Context of GIS
- 7.3. Human-Computer Interaction and GIS
- 7.4. Visualization of Geospatial Information
- 7.5. Principles of Cartographic Design in GIS
- 7.6. Generation of Information Products
- 7.7. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 8. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Principles of Electromagnetic Remote Sensing
- 8.3. Remote Sensing System Classifications
- 8.4. Imaging Characteristics of Remote Sensing Systems
- 8.5. Extraction of Metric Information from Remotely Sensed Images
- 8.6. Extraction of Thematic (Descriptive or Attribute) Information from Remotely Sensed Images
- 8.7. Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS
- 8.8. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 9. Digital Terrain Modeling
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Definitions and Terminology
- 9.3. Approaches to Digital Terrain Data Sampling
- 9.4. Acquisition of Digital Terrain Data
- 9.5. Data Processing, Analysis, and Visualization
- 9.6. Applications of Digital Terrain Models
- 9.7. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 10. Spatial Data Analysis, Modeling, and Mining
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. Descriptive Statistics
- 10.3. Spatial Autocorrelation
- 10.4. Quadrat Counts and Nearest-Neighbor Analysis
- 10.5. Trend Surface Analysis
- 10.6. Gravity Models
- 10.7. Network Analysis
- 10.8. GIS Modeling
- 10.9. Spatial Data Mining
- 10.10. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 11. GIS Implementation and Project Management
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Software Engineering as Applied to GIS
- 11.3. GIS Project Planning
- 11.4. Systems Analysis and User Requirements Studies
- 11.5. Geospatial Database Design Methodology
- 11.6. GIS Application Software Design Methodology
- 11.7. Systems Implementation and Technology Rollout
- 11.8. Systems Maintenance and Technical Support
- 11.9. Summary
- Review Questions
- References
- 12. GIS Issues and Prospects
- 12.1. Introduction
- 12.2. GIS Becoming Mainstream Information Technology
- 12.3. Issues of Implementing GIS
- 12.4. The Trend of GIS Development
- 12.5. Frontiers of GIS Research
- 12.6. Conclusions
- Review Questions
- References
- Appendix A. Internet Resources for GIS
- A.1. Introduction
- A.2. Where to Start the Search?
- A.3. Pointers to Information Resources
- A.4. Pointers to Data Resources
- A.5. Pointers to Product Information
- A.6. Examples of Internet-Based GIS Applications
- A.7. Major GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, and Surveying Journals
- Appendix B. Glossary of GIS Terms
- Photo and Figure Credits
- Index
