Tuesday, August 16, 2011

INSIDE Autodesk World

This book leads readers through the inner workings of Autodesk World, including getting started with projects and data sets, integrating data from different sources, manipulating data in attribute databases, displaying data, querying data, presenting maps on the Web, and printing maps. Advanced topics are also covered, including advanced geobase creation, customizing World, and creating your own application. The companion CD-ROM, included with the book, includes a 30-day, time-out version of the software! (Keywords: GIS Applications)..

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Human Factors in Geographical Information Systems

This collection of new contributions by leading experts in the fields of human-computer interaction (HCI) and geographical information systems (GIS) covers all the human and organizational factors which relate to the users of computer systems handling spatial data. The book should be of interest to all users of GIS, not only those who work at the keyboard, but also those who are responsible for the selection, design and management of the use of the system. Current thinking on GIS usability, effective training for GIS users, the human factors of screeenmap displays and the optimization of the effects of introducing GIS into an organization are discussed. The book should be of value to ergonomists, human factor engineers interested in HCI, GIS users and planners, and GIS software developers and vendors. It outlines the worldwide knowledge on the most important aspect of a GIS - the human beings who use it...

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Mining Spatio-Temporal Information Systems (The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science)

Mining Spatio-Temporal Information Systems, an edited volume is composed of chapters from leading experts in the field of Spatial-Temporal Information Systems and addresses the many issues in support of modeling, creation, querying, visualizing and mining. Mining Spatio-Temporal Information Systems is intended to bring together a coherent body of recent knowledge relating to STIS data modeling, design, implementation and STIS in knowledge discovery. In particular, the reader is exposed to the latest techniques for the practical design of STIS, essential for complex query processing. Mining Spatio-Temporal Information Systems is structured to meet the needs of practitioners and researchers in industry and graduate-level students in Computer Science...

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Gis Applications in Natural Resources 2

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Geospatial Data Infrastructure : Concepts, Cases, and Good Practice (Spatial Information Systems (Cloth))

This book provides a clear conceptual framework, consistent terminology, reference cases, and recommended practices for design, implementation, and management of GII. It is meant for professionals in higher education, practitioners faced with the design, implementation, and maintenance of GII in municipalities, other levels of government and private sector enterprise, as well as the international financial institutions involved with underwriting GII projects...

GIS Tutorial 2: Spatial Analysis Workbook

Updated for ArcGIS Desktop 10, GIS Tutorial 2: Spatial Analysis Workbook offers hands-on exercises to help GIS users at the intermediate level continue to build problem-solving and analysis skills. Inspired by the ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis book series, GIS Tutorial 2 provides a system for GIS users to develop proficiency in various spatial analysis methods, including location analysis; change over time, location, and value comparisons; geographic distribution; pattern analysis; and cluster identification. Whether used in combination with the ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis books or by itself, GIS Tutorial 2 is the perfect tool for anyone who is ready to take their knowledge of GIS to the next level. A DVD of data for working throung the exercises and a fully functioning 180-day trial version of ArcGIS Desktop 10 software on DVD are included. ..


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