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Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction, 3rd Edition (0471419680) cover image
Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 978-0-471-41968-6
Hardcover
448 pages
May 2002
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Foreword.

Preface.

1 Geographical Information Systems and Graphical Information.

2 Historical Development: Geographical Data and GIS.

3 From the Real World to GIS.

4 Basic Data Models.

5 Advanced Data Models.

6 Georeferencing Systems.

7 Hardware and Communication Technology for GIS Applications.

8 Basic Software and Databases for GIS.

9 Data Collection I.

10 Data Collection II.

11 Data Quality.

12 Database Implementation and Spatial Indexing.

13 Housekeeping Tools.

14 Basic Spatial Analysis.

15 Advanced Analysis.

16 Visualization.

17 Choosing a GIS: Organizational Issues.

18 Choosing a GIS: Technical Issues.

19 Standards and Geospatial Infrastructure.

20 Formal Problems in Establishing GIS.

21 A Vision for the Future.

References.

Index.
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