Global Positioning System
A Field Guide for the Social Sciences
1st Edition
Published on 17. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-4051-0185-1 (ISBN)
Description
Global Positioning System is the first book to guide social scientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through the process of collecting field data from start to finish.
Takes readers step-by-step through the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project.
Explains complex background topics in clear, easy-to-understand language.
Provides simple guidelines for GPS equipment selection.
Provides practical solutions for real GPS data collection issues.
Offers a concise guide to using GPS-collected data within geographic information systems.
Takes readers step-by-step through the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project.
Explains complex background topics in clear, easy-to-understand language.
Provides simple guidelines for GPS equipment selection.
Provides practical solutions for real GPS data collection issues.
Offers a concise guide to using GPS-collected data within geographic information systems.
Reviews / Votes
"An invaluable resource for social, economic or health researchers and practitioners who want to add a geographic component to their work." (Uwe Deichmann, Development Research Group, World Bank) "This information will help users collect data at an appropriate level of accuracy in the most effcient manner. This nuts-and-bolts approach addresses such topics as training field-workers; creating equipment checklists; logistics; and safety in the field." (ArcUser, October - December 2004)"An excellent introduction and field guide on GPS for the social sciences ... The book makes a valuable addition to any reference collection on geographical research." (Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
343 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-0185-1 (9781405101851)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
John Spencer is Assistant Director for Spatial Analysis in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Brian G. Frizzelle is Research Associate and Senior Spatial Analyst in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
John B. Vogler is Spatial Information Technology Specialist in the Research Program at the East-West Center, Hawaii, USA.
Philip H. Page is Director for the Spatial Analysis Unit in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
John B. Vogler is Spatial Information Technology Specialist in the Research Program at the East-West Center, Hawaii, USA.
Philip H. Page is Director for the Spatial Analysis Unit in the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Content
List of Figures. List of Tables.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
Part I: Understanding GPS.
2. Why Use GPS?.
3. What Is GPS?.
4. Coordinate Systems And Datums.
5. GPS Considerations: Getting Started.
Part II: Utilizing GPS.
6. Developing A GPS Project.
7. Project Fundamentals.
8. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data And Methods.
9. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Field Resources.
10. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data Quality And Logistics.
11. Transitioning To Fieldwork.
12. Post-Fieldwork Processing.
13. Utilizing GPS Data Within Geographic Information Systems.
14. Conclusion.
References Cited.
Appendix A: GPS Manufacturers.
Appendix B: Sample Field Instrument.
Appendix C: UTM Zones.
Index.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
Part I: Understanding GPS.
2. Why Use GPS?.
3. What Is GPS?.
4. Coordinate Systems And Datums.
5. GPS Considerations: Getting Started.
Part II: Utilizing GPS.
6. Developing A GPS Project.
7. Project Fundamentals.
8. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data And Methods.
9. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Field Resources.
10. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data Quality And Logistics.
11. Transitioning To Fieldwork.
12. Post-Fieldwork Processing.
13. Utilizing GPS Data Within Geographic Information Systems.
14. Conclusion.
References Cited.
Appendix A: GPS Manufacturers.
Appendix B: Sample Field Instrument.
Appendix C: UTM Zones.
Index.