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Geocomputation: A Primer

By Paul A. Longley , Sue M. Brooks , Rachael McDonnell , Bill MacMillan

Book information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
1998
ISBN
9780471985761, 0471985767
LCC
G70 .G442 1998
Open Library ID
OL366744M
Language
english
Format
RAR
Filesize
2 MB (2201199 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
290\0
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

This book encompasses all that is new in geocomputation. It is also a primer — that is, a book which sets out the foundations and scope of this important emergent area from the same contemporary perspective. The catalyst to the emergence of geocomputation is the new and creative application of computers to devise and depict digital representations of the Earths surface. The environment for geocomputation is provided by geographical information systems (GIS), yet geocomputation is much more than GIS. Geocomputation is a blend of research-led applications which emphasise process over form, dynamics over statics, and interaction over passive response. This book presents a timely blend of current research and practice, written by the leading figures in the field. It provides insights to a new and rapidly developing area, and identifies the key foundations to future developments. It should be read by all who seek to use geocomputational methods for solving real world problems.

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