Time in Geographic Information Systems

Informationen zum Autor Gail Kucera Klappentext A study into the consideration of the temporal dimension of computerized spatial data handling using GIS. The book describes the use of historical and time-variable data as explicit components of the modelling process. Zusammenfassung A study into the consideration of the temporal dimension of computerized spatial data handling using GIS. The book describes the use of historical and time-variable data as explicit components of the modelling process. Inhaltsverzeichnis Background; a conceptual model of cartographic time; implementing the approach on common data types; temporal treatment of aspatial attributes; implementation issues; accessing spatiotemporal data; comparison of access methods; summary and conclusions.

Product details

• Authors: Gail Kucera, Gail (Swiftsure Spatial Systems Kucera, Kucera Gail, Gail Langran, Langran Langran, LANGRAN GAIL
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.03.1992
• EAN: 9780748400591
• ISBN: 978-0-7484-0059-1
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Technical Issues in GIS
• Subjects: Guides; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Travel > Travel guides > World, Arctic, Antarctic; COMPUTERS / Computer Science, computer science, Graphical & digital media applications, Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing, Graphical and digital media applications, COMPUTERS / Design, Graphics & Media / Graphics Tools, Geographical information systems, geodata and remote sensing