Geographical Information Science
1st Edition
Published on 7. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
292 pages
978-1-138-11211-7 (ISBN)
Description
Over the last decade, GIS (geographical information systems) has established itself as a collaborative information processing system that is increasing in popularity. Yet this interdisciplinary field is not available to the vast community of students and academicians as a subject of study.
This book addresses the GIS user domain encompassing students, users, and engineers. Important aspects of geographical information science (GISc), which is the basis of GIS, are explained. The book aims to capture the basics of GIS from the point of view of a student. The requirements of GIS have been explained keeping in mind the general user's level of knowledge. The processing capability of GIS along with the mathematics and formulae involved in arriving at a solution are explained for students and cartographers. The work flow of the whole system, its output, and applications are illustrated from an engineer's point of view.
This book addresses the GIS user domain encompassing students, users, and engineers. Important aspects of geographical information science (GISc), which is the basis of GIS, are explained. The book aims to capture the basics of GIS from the point of view of a student. The requirements of GIS have been explained keeping in mind the general user's level of knowledge. The processing capability of GIS along with the mathematics and formulae involved in arriving at a solution are explained for students and cartographers. The work flow of the whole system, its output, and applications are illustrated from an engineer's point of view.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 180 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-11211-7 (9781138112117)
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Narayan Panigrahi
Geographical Information Science
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08/2009
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CRC Press
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Person
Dr. Narayan Panigrahi is a practicing geo-spatial scientist in the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Bangalore, India. He obtained his master's degree from the J.K. Institute of Applied Physics and Technology, University of Allahabad, his M Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, and his PhD from IIT, Bombay, India. His current research interests include geographical information science, design and optimization of algorithms for computation of spatial data in vector and raster form obtained through different sensors, and application of GIS for resource mapping and operation planning.
Content
Foreword. Preface and Acknowledgements. Introduction. Input Domain of GIS. Spatial Data Modeling. Processing Tools of GIS. 3D Processing and Analysis. Coordinate Systems and Referencing Earth Objects. Map Projection. Output Range of GIS. Computational Geometry Used in GIS. Spatial Interpolation. Spatial Data Accuracy. Evolution of Geographical Information Science. Application Domain of GIS. Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS). GIS: A Developer's Perspective. Appendix A Analysis of GIS Aspects. Appendix B Glossary of Definitions & Terms. Appendix C Geo-Spatial Meta-data. Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions in GIS. Appendix E Expansion of Acronyms. Index.