Saturday, September 24, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction

"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."-From the Foreword by Jack DangermondPresident of ESRIPraise for previous editions:"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."-Computers and Geosciences"Well-rendered and very clear line drawings . . . well written, with a well-balanced blend of technical/theoretical concepts and more applied facts of GIS."-Professional GeographerGeographic 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 GI..

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

Courses on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are now being taught in geography departments but many lecturers will not have been teaching this subject for long. This text uses a building block approach and assumes limited background in the subject; it includes basic cartographic and geographic principles throughout; and covers numerous applications for a wide range of uses and users. It should be of interest to both students and lecturers of geography...


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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Resource Management Information Systems : Information Systems

Addresses the needs of land resource managers - agriculture, forestry, water, botany, minerals - by identifying appropriate information technologies remotely sensed data, digitised and retrieve/manipulated via GIS and outlining potential applications.; The book integrates theory and practice, offering both examples of application but also working through the process of identifying user needs, designing a system to meet those needs, and then implementing that system...

Friday, September 2, 2011

Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g (Expert's Voice in Oracle)

Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g shows how to take advantage of Oracle Databases built–in feature set for working with location–based data. A great deal of the information used in business today is associated with location in some way, and analysis of that data is becoming ever more important in todays mobile and highly connected world. In Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g, authors Ravi Kothuri and Albert Godfrind address The special nature of spatial data and its role in professional and consumer applications Issues in spatial data management such as modeling, storing, accessing, and analyzing spatial data The Oracle Spatial solution and the integration of spatial data into enterprise databases How spatial information is used to understand business and support decisions, to manage customer relations, and to better serve private and corporate users When you read Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g, you’re learning from the very best. Ravi Kothuri is..


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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop

ArcView is the world's most widely used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Version 8 is the most significant upgrade to ArcView since its inception--it has been completely redesigned and engineered to be an easy-to-use, fast, modern, and powerful GIS, and requires a new guidebook for all users. Topics covered include organizing data, planning a GIS project, creating derived data, and presenting results. Includes a 180-day fully functioning copy of the software on CD-ROM For Windows 2000/NT only..


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