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Provides a general introduction to the field which emphasises the basic concepts and technological foundations, gradually progressing from a basic introduction to the field to a more detailed treatment of particular aspects of the technology.
List of contents
Part 1: Introduction. 1. Origins and Applications.
2. Geographical Information Concepts and Spatial Models.
3. GIS Functionality: An Overview.
Part 2: Acquisition of Geo-referenced Data. 4. Coordinate Systems, Transformations and Map Projections.
5. Digitising, Editing and Structuring.
6. Primary Data Acquisition from Ground and Remote Surveys.
7. Data Quality and Data Standards.
Part 3: Data Storage and Retrieval.8. Computer Data Storage.
9. Database Management Systems.
10. Spatial Data Access Methods for Points, Lines and Polygons.
Part 4: Spatial Data Modelling and Analysis. 11. Surface Modelling and Spatial Interpolation.
12. Optimal Solutions and Spatial Search.
13. Knowledge-Based Systems and Automated Reasoning.
Part 5: Graphics, Images and Visualisation. 14. Computer Graphics Technology for Display and Interaction.
15. Three Dimensional Visualisation.
16. Raster and Vector Interconversions.
17. Map Generalisation.
18. Automated Design of Annotated Maps.
About the author
Chris B. Jones
Summary
Provides a general introduction to the field which emphasises the basic concepts and technological foundations, gradually progressing from a basic introduction to the field to a more detailed treatment of particular aspects of the technology.
