Learn QGIS
Techniques for efficient spatial analysis
5th Edition
Will be published approx. on 20. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-83620-331-5 (ISBN)
Description
Gain a deep understanding of QGIS, the world's most popular free and open-source GIS tool for spatial analysis and mapping
Key Features
Find out how to effectively use QGIS by exploring its features in depth
Practice real-world scenarios for spatial data extraction, analysis, and mapping
Explore cutting-edge topics in the geospatial industry, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionSpatial data is everywhere, requiring professionals from various fields to capture, visualize, and analyze spatial datasets from a myriad of sources. In this fifth edition of Learn QGIS, the authors draw from their vast experience in geospatial technologies to guide you through the most essential data editing, mapping, and analysis tools available in the world's most popular free and open-source geographic information system (GIS) software.
This updated edition incorporates the latest advancements in QGIS, comprehensively guiding you through creating, visualizing, and analyzing spatial datasets. Starting with data creation and editing, the book explores map projections, spatial data sources, and visualization techniques. You'll develop expertise in cartographic principles, conduct spatial analysis for environmental and socioeconomic applications, and work with Earth Observation data from Copernicus and NASA.
The addition of new topics such as field data collection, data security, and ethical considerations ensures that you stay ahead of modern GIS challenges. The book also introduces AI in GIS, enabling you to leverage machine learning for geospatial tasks.
By the end of this QGIS book, you'll have become proficient in geospatial analysis using QGIS and Python.What you will learn
Grasp the core concepts of spatial data importing, managing, and analysis
Access spatial data sources from public organizations
Find out how to handle different map projections and regulations
Get to grips with the basics of map design and common map types
Understand spatial data analysis and problem solving through using real-world scenarios
Capture, download, and analyze Earth Observation data
Build mobile projects for data collection on the go
Integrate the power of AI and ML, and learn the ethical aspects of their use in GIS
Who this book is forThis fully updated edition is for GIS professionals, developers, researchers, and students in environmental management, urban studies, transportation, and spatial planning. Educators can integrate step-by-step exercises into their technical training as this book provides a hands-on approach to spatial data collection, management, and analysis, incorporating new QGIS capabilities.
Key Features
Find out how to effectively use QGIS by exploring its features in depth
Practice real-world scenarios for spatial data extraction, analysis, and mapping
Explore cutting-edge topics in the geospatial industry, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionSpatial data is everywhere, requiring professionals from various fields to capture, visualize, and analyze spatial datasets from a myriad of sources. In this fifth edition of Learn QGIS, the authors draw from their vast experience in geospatial technologies to guide you through the most essential data editing, mapping, and analysis tools available in the world's most popular free and open-source geographic information system (GIS) software.
This updated edition incorporates the latest advancements in QGIS, comprehensively guiding you through creating, visualizing, and analyzing spatial datasets. Starting with data creation and editing, the book explores map projections, spatial data sources, and visualization techniques. You'll develop expertise in cartographic principles, conduct spatial analysis for environmental and socioeconomic applications, and work with Earth Observation data from Copernicus and NASA.
The addition of new topics such as field data collection, data security, and ethical considerations ensures that you stay ahead of modern GIS challenges. The book also introduces AI in GIS, enabling you to leverage machine learning for geospatial tasks.
By the end of this QGIS book, you'll have become proficient in geospatial analysis using QGIS and Python.What you will learn
Grasp the core concepts of spatial data importing, managing, and analysis
Access spatial data sources from public organizations
Find out how to handle different map projections and regulations
Get to grips with the basics of map design and common map types
Understand spatial data analysis and problem solving through using real-world scenarios
Capture, download, and analyze Earth Observation data
Build mobile projects for data collection on the go
Integrate the power of AI and ML, and learn the ethical aspects of their use in GIS
Who this book is forThis fully updated edition is for GIS professionals, developers, researchers, and students in environmental management, urban studies, transportation, and spatial planning. Educators can integrate step-by-step exercises into their technical training as this book provides a hands-on approach to spatial data collection, management, and analysis, incorporating new QGIS capabilities.
More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
802 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83620-331-5 (9781836203315)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Eugenia Sarafova is Associate Professor with 20 years of experience in teaching GIS & Cartography. Author of training programs, courses and books dedicated to geospatial technologies. In the last several years Eugenia has presented at hundreds of live and online events as a host, presenter and science communicator.
Ivan Ivanov is a geographer and software engineer heavily involved in developing and promoting free and open source geospatial software. Since 2019 he is actively contributing in three of the flagship fully open-source GIS applications - QGIS, QField and QFieldCloud.
Andrew Cutts holds a geography degree and a masters degree in GIS and has almost 20 years of experience in working with geospatial technology. He currently works as a freelance geospatial consultant. He has worked in local government, large multinational companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises. He has run a geospatial blog for almost 3 years and is a co-host of the #scenefromabove podcast. Andrew has spoken at events worldwide on GIS and Earth observation. He is a keen user of Python, especially for rapid prototyping for geospatial challenges. Currently, he is working with clients to maximize their investment with geospatial technology through direct consulting, training, and technical writing. Anita Graser is a spatial data scientist, open source GIS advocate, and author with a background in geographic information science. She is currently working with the Center for Mobility Systems at the Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna and teaching QGIS classes at UNIGIS Salzburg. She serves on the QGIS project steering committee. and has published several books about QGIS. Furthermore, she develops tools, such as the Time Manager plugin for QGIS.
Ivan Ivanov is a geographer and software engineer heavily involved in developing and promoting free and open source geospatial software. Since 2019 he is actively contributing in three of the flagship fully open-source GIS applications - QGIS, QField and QFieldCloud.
Andrew Cutts holds a geography degree and a masters degree in GIS and has almost 20 years of experience in working with geospatial technology. He currently works as a freelance geospatial consultant. He has worked in local government, large multinational companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises. He has run a geospatial blog for almost 3 years and is a co-host of the #scenefromabove podcast. Andrew has spoken at events worldwide on GIS and Earth observation. He is a keen user of Python, especially for rapid prototyping for geospatial challenges. Currently, he is working with clients to maximize their investment with geospatial technology through direct consulting, training, and technical writing. Anita Graser is a spatial data scientist, open source GIS advocate, and author with a background in geographic information science. She is currently working with the Center for Mobility Systems at the Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna and teaching QGIS classes at UNIGIS Salzburg. She serves on the QGIS project steering committee. and has published several books about QGIS. Furthermore, she develops tools, such as the Time Manager plugin for QGIS.
Content
Table of Contents
Where Do I Start?
Data Creation and Editing
Spatial Data Sources
Understanding Coordinates and Map Projections
Visualizing Data
Creating Great Maps
Common Map Types
Spatial Analysis - Environmental Applications
Spatial Analysis - Socioeconomic Applications
Extending QGIS with Python
Earth Observation Data Analysis
Field Data Collection
Data Security and Ethical Considerations
AI in QGIS
Where Do I Start?
Data Creation and Editing
Spatial Data Sources
Understanding Coordinates and Map Projections
Visualizing Data
Creating Great Maps
Common Map Types
Spatial Analysis - Environmental Applications
Spatial Analysis - Socioeconomic Applications
Extending QGIS with Python
Earth Observation Data Analysis
Field Data Collection
Data Security and Ethical Considerations
AI in QGIS