Introduction to Mathematical Techniques used in GIS
1st Edition
Published on 14. October 2004
Book
Hardback
220 pages
978-0-415-33414-3 (ISBN)
Description
To understand the output from a geographic information system, one must understand the quality of the data that is entered into the system, the algorithms driving the data processing, and the limitations of the graphic displays.
Introduction to Mathematical Techniques Used in GIS explains to nonmathematicians the fundamentals that support the manipulation and display of geographic information. It focuses on basic mathematical techniques, building upon a series of steps that enable a deeper understanding of the complex forms of manipulation that arise in the handling of spatially related data.
The book moves rapidly through a wide range of data transformations, outlining the techniques involved. Many are precise, building logically on underlying assumptions. Others are based upon statistical analysis and the pursuit of the optimum rather than the perfect and definite solution.
By understanding the mathematics behind the gathering, processing, and display of information, GIS professionals can advise others on the integrity of results, the quality of the information, and the safety of using it.
Introduction to Mathematical Techniques Used in GIS explains to nonmathematicians the fundamentals that support the manipulation and display of geographic information. It focuses on basic mathematical techniques, building upon a series of steps that enable a deeper understanding of the complex forms of manipulation that arise in the handling of spatially related data.
The book moves rapidly through a wide range of data transformations, outlining the techniques involved. Many are precise, building logically on underlying assumptions. Others are based upon statistical analysis and the pursuit of the optimum rather than the perfect and definite solution.
By understanding the mathematics behind the gathering, processing, and display of information, GIS professionals can advise others on the integrity of results, the quality of the information, and the safety of using it.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Students and professionals in remote sensing, GIS, geomatics, and mapping
Illustrations
5 s/w Tabellen
440 equations; 16 Tables, black and white; 113 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-33414-3 (9780415334143)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Peter Dale
Mathematical Techniques in GIS
Book
05/2014
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€172.80
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Content
CHARACTERISTICS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Geographic Information and Data
Categories of Data
Spatial Referencing
Lines and Shapes
NUMBERS AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
The Rules of Arithmetic
The Binary System
Square Roots
Indices and Logarithms
ALGEBRA-TREATING NUMBERS AS SYMBOLS
The Theorem of Pythagoras
The Equations for Intersecting Lines
Points in Polygons
The Equation for a Plane
Further Algebraic Equations
Functions and Graphs
Interpolating Intermediate Values
THE GEOMETRY OF COMMON SHAPES
Triangles and Circles
Areas of Triangles
Centres of a Triangle
Polygons
The Sphere and the Ellipse
Sections of a Cone
PLANE AND SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY
Basic Trigonometric Functions
Obtuse Angles
Combined Angles
Bearings and Distances
Angles on a Sphere
DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS
The Basis of Differentiation
Differentiating Trigonometric Functions
Polynomial Functions
Basic Integration
Areas and Volumes
MATRICES, DETERMINANTS AND VECTORS
Basic Matrix Operations
Determinants
Related Matrices
Applying Matrices
Rotations and Translations
Simplifying Matrices
Vectors
CURVES AND SURFACES
Parametric Forms
The Ellipse
The Radius of Curvature
Fitting Curves to Points
The Bezier Curve
TRANSFORMATIONS
Homogeneous Coordinates
Rotating an Object
Hidden Lines and Surfaces
Map Projections
Cylindrical Projections
Azimuthal Projections
Conical Projections
BASIC STATISTICS
Probabilities
Measures of Central Tendency
The Normal Distribution
Levels of Significance
The t-Test
Analysis of Variance
The Chi-Squared Test
The Poisson Distribution
BEST-FIT SOLUTIONS
Correlation
Regression
Weights
Linearization
Least Square Solutions
Geographic Information and Data
Categories of Data
Spatial Referencing
Lines and Shapes
NUMBERS AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
The Rules of Arithmetic
The Binary System
Square Roots
Indices and Logarithms
ALGEBRA-TREATING NUMBERS AS SYMBOLS
The Theorem of Pythagoras
The Equations for Intersecting Lines
Points in Polygons
The Equation for a Plane
Further Algebraic Equations
Functions and Graphs
Interpolating Intermediate Values
THE GEOMETRY OF COMMON SHAPES
Triangles and Circles
Areas of Triangles
Centres of a Triangle
Polygons
The Sphere and the Ellipse
Sections of a Cone
PLANE AND SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY
Basic Trigonometric Functions
Obtuse Angles
Combined Angles
Bearings and Distances
Angles on a Sphere
DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS
The Basis of Differentiation
Differentiating Trigonometric Functions
Polynomial Functions
Basic Integration
Areas and Volumes
MATRICES, DETERMINANTS AND VECTORS
Basic Matrix Operations
Determinants
Related Matrices
Applying Matrices
Rotations and Translations
Simplifying Matrices
Vectors
CURVES AND SURFACES
Parametric Forms
The Ellipse
The Radius of Curvature
Fitting Curves to Points
The Bezier Curve
TRANSFORMATIONS
Homogeneous Coordinates
Rotating an Object
Hidden Lines and Surfaces
Map Projections
Cylindrical Projections
Azimuthal Projections
Conical Projections
BASIC STATISTICS
Probabilities
Measures of Central Tendency
The Normal Distribution
Levels of Significance
The t-Test
Analysis of Variance
The Chi-Squared Test
The Poisson Distribution
BEST-FIT SOLUTIONS
Correlation
Regression
Weights
Linearization
Least Square Solutions