Principles of geographic information systems an introductory textbook 2nd Edition by Rolf De By ISBN 9061642000 ̣9189061642000
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ISBN 13: 9189061642000
Author: Rolf A. De By
Principles of Geographic Information Systems: An Introductory Textbook (2nd Edition), edited by Rolf A. De By, provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, methods, and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Designed as an accessible textbook, it explains the theoretical foundations of GIS, including spatial data models, data structures, coordinate systems, and map projections. It also covers practical aspects such as data acquisition, database management, spatial analysis techniques, visualization, and cartographic presentation. The book emphasizes both the scientific principles and the applied uses of GIS in fields like environmental management, urban planning, resource monitoring, and decision support.
Table of contents:
1 A gentle introduction to GIS
1.1 The purpose of GIS
1.1.1 Some fundamental observations
1.1.2 A first definition of GIS
1.1.3 Spatial data and geoinformation
1.1.4 Applications of GIS
1.2 The real world and representations of it
1.2.1 Modelling
1.2.2 Maps
1.2.3 Databases
1.2.4 Spatial databases
1.3 An overview of upcoming chapters
2 Geographic information and Spatial data types
2.1 Geographic phenomena
Contents
2.1.1 Geographic phenomenon defined
2.1.2 Different types of geographic phenomena
2.1.3 Geographic fields
2.1.4 Geographic objects
2.1.5 Boundaries
2.2 Computer representations of geographic information
2.2.1 Regular tessellations
2.2.2 Irregular tessellations
2.2.3 Vector representations
2.2.4 Topology and spatial relationships
2.2.5 Scale and resolution
2.2.6 Representations of geographic fields
2.2.7 Representation of geographic objects
2.3 Organizing one’s spatial data
2.4 The temporal dimension
2.4.1 Spatiotemporal data
2.4.2 Spatiotemporal data models
3 Data processing systems
W. Kainz, R. A. de By & M.
3.1 Hardware and software trends
3.2 Geographic information systems
3.2.1 The context of GIS usage
3.2.2 GIS software
3.2.3 Software architecture and functionality of a GIS
3.2.4 Querying, maintenance and spatial analysis
3.3 Database management systems
3.3.1 Using a DBMS.
3.3.2 Alternatives for data management
3.3.3 The relational data model
3.3.4 Querying a relational database
3.3.5 Other DBMSs
3.3.6 Using GIS and DBMS together
4 Data entry and preparation
Y. Georgiadou, R. A. Knippers, E. J. Sides & C. J. van West
4.1 Spatial data input
4.1.1 Direct spatial data acquisition
4.1.2 Digitizing paper maps
4.1.3 Obtaining spatial data elsewhere
4.2 Spatial referencing
4.2.1 Spatial reference systems and frames
4.2.2 Spatial reference surfaces and datums
4.2.3 Datum transformations
4.2.4 Map projections
4.3 Data preparation
4.3.1 Data checks and repairs
4.3.2 Combining multiple data sources
4.4 Point data transformation
4.4.1 Generating discrete field representations from point data
4.4.2 Generating continuous field representations from point data
4.5 Advanced operations on continuous field rasters
4.5.1 Applications
4.5.2 Filtering
4.5.3 Computation of slope angle and slope aspect.
5 Spatial data analysis
Y. Sun, C.J. van Westen & E.J.
5.1 Classification of analytic GIS capabilities
5.2 Retrieval, classification and measurement
5.2.1 Measurement
5.2.2 Spatial selection queries
5.2.3 Classification
5.3 Overlay functions
5.3.1 Vector overlay operators
5.3.2 Raster overlay operators
5.3.3 Overlays using a decision table
5.4 Neighbourhood functions
5.4.1 Proximity computation
5.4.2 Spread computation
5.4.3 Seek computation
5.5 Network analysis
6 Data visualization
M.-J. P
6.1 GIS and maps
6.2 The visualization process.
6.3 Visualization strategies: present or explore
6.4 The cartographic toolbox
6.4.1 What kind of data do I have?
6.4.2 How can I map my data?
6.5 How to map…?
6.5.1 How to map qualitative data
6.5.2 How to map quantitative data
6.5.3 How to map the terrain elevation
6.5.4 How to map time series
6.6 Map cosmetics
6.7 Map output
7 Data quality and metadata
M. J. C. Weir, W. Kainz & M. M. Rad
7.1 Basic concepts and definitions
7.1.1 Data quality
7.1.2 Error
7.1.3 Accuracy and precision
7.1.4 Attribute accuracy
7.1.5 Temporal accuracy
7.1.6 Lineage.
7.1.7 Completeness
7.1.8 Logical consistency
7.2 Measures of location error on maps
7.2.1 Root mean square error
7.2.2 Accuracy tolerances
7.2.3 The epsilon band
7.2.4 Describing natural uncertainty in spatial data
7.3 Error propagation in spatial data processing
7.3.1 How errors propagate
7.3.2 Error propagation analysis
7.4 Metadata and data sharing
7.4.1 Data sharing and related problems
7.4.2 Spatial data transfer and its standards
7.4.3 Geographic information infrastructure and clearinghouses
7.4.4 Metadata concepts and functionality
7.4.5 Structure of metadata
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