Java Programming for Spatial Sciences

Informationen zum Autor Jo Wood Klappentext Java Programming for Spatial Sciences introduces object-oriented modeling, including key concepts such as abstraction, inheritance, and encapsulation. It shows how these ideas can be used to model, process and visualize geographic information leading from initial ideas of class design to the implementation of feature-rich raster and vector models of space and includes some of the more recent developments in internet technologies such as web-based applets, remote communication and XML. The text is aimed at new programmers as well as those in fields such as geography, GIS, remote sensing, archaeology and biology who wish to make use of geographic information. Zusammenfassung The book introduces object-oriented modelling including key concepts such as abstraction, inheritance and encapsulation. It shows how these ideas can be used to model, process and visualise geographic information. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Introducing Classes and Objects. Developing Classes and Objects. Controlling Program Movement. Making Decisions. Sharing Classes. Collecting Objects Together. Controlling Dynamic Events. Handling Streams and Files. Communicating with the Wider World. References and Further Reading. Glossary. Index.

Product details

• Authors: Jo Wood, Jo (City University Wood, Wood Jo
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.05.2002
• EAN: 9780415260985
• ISBN: 978-0-415-26098-5
• No. of pages: 334
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Programming languages; Software Engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, computer science, Programming & scripting languages: general, Programming and scripting languages: general, COMPUTERS / Languages / General