Geographic information systems demystified / / Stephen R. Galati

• Autore: Galati Stephen R.
• Pubblicazione: Boston : , : Artech House, , ©2006; [Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2006]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (296 p.)
• Disciplina: 910.285
• Soggetto topico: Geographic information systems
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-258) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Geographic Information Systems Demystified; Contents vii; Preface xv; Acknowledgments xvii; Introduction xix; Part I: What Is a Geographic Information System? 1; 1 How Does a GIS Work? 3; 2 Why Use a GIS? 15; 3 The Structure of Geographic Data 29; 4 Geospatial Metadata 41; Part II: Geodesy, Earth Models, and Coordinate Systems; 5 The Basics of Geodesy and Scale 61; 6 The Ellipsoid 73; 7 The Horizontal Datum 85; 8 The Vertical Datum 103; 9 The Map Projection 113; 10 The Coordinate System 139; Part III: GIS Applications and Environments; 11 Thematic Mapping 155.
• Sommario/riassunto: Geographic information systems (GIS)? a central repository of geographic data collected from various sources, including satellites and GPS - is emerging as one of the most intriguing and promising high-tech fields. Today, many technical, managerial, engineering, and academic positions require GIS skills, and this easy-to-understand resource answers the call. The book examines and explains all of the critical GIS concepts in a clear voice and in a consistent structure. It provides technical and non-technical professionals, regardless of their background, with an accessible and practical guide.
• Titolo autorizzato: Geographic information systems demystified
• ISBN: 1-58053-538-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910784747003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Artech House mobile communications series.