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Fundamentals of Spatial Information Systems (Apic Studies in Data Processing)

By Robert Laurini , Derek Thompson

Book information

Year
1992
ISBN
0124383807, 9780124383807
Open Library ID
OL7327854M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
79 MB (82590362 bytes)
Pages
680\352
Topic
Education
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The study and application of spatial information systems have been developed primarily from the use of computers in the geosciences. These systems have the principle functions of capturing, storing, representing, manipulating, and displaying data in 2-D and 3-D worlds. This book approaches its subject from the perspectives of informatics and geography, presenting methods of conceptual modeling developed in computer science that provide valuable aids for resolving spatial problems. This book is an essential textbook for both students and practitioners. It is indispensable for academic geographers, computer scientists, and the GIS professional. Key Features* Serves as the first comprehensive textbook on the field of Spatial Information Systems (also known as Geographic Information Systems)* Contains extensive illustrations* Presents numerous detailed examples

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