Global Positioning System
A Field Guide for the Social Sciences
Published on 30. April 2008
232 pages
978-0-470-69315-5 (ISBN)
Description
Global Positioning System is the first book to guide socialscientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through theprocess of collecting field data from start to finish.
* * Takes readers step-by-step through the key stages of a GPSfieldwork project.
* Explains complex background topics in clear, easy-to-understandlanguage.
* Provides simple guidelines for GPS equipment selection.
* Provides practical solutions for real GPS data collectionissues.
* Offers a concise guide to using GPS-collected data withingeographic information systems.
Reviews / Votes
"An invaluable resource for social, economic or health researchersand practitioners who want to add a geographic component to theirwork." Uwe Deichmann, Development Research Group, WorldBank "This information will help users collect data at an appropriatelevel of accuracy in the most effcient manner. This nuts-and-boltsapproach addresses such topics as training field-workers; creatingequipment checklists; logistics; and safety in the field."ArcUser, October - December 2004 "An excellent introduction and field guide on GPS for the socialsciences ... The book makes a valuable addition to any referencecollection on geographical research." Singapore Journal ofTropical GeographyMore details
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John Spencer | Brian Frizzelle | Philip Page
Global Positioning System
A Field Guide for the Social Sciences
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06/2003
Blackwell Publishers
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Persons
John Spencer is Assistant Director for Spatial Analysis inthe Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina,Chapel Hill.
Brian G. Frizzelle is Research Associate and SeniorSpatial Analyst in the Carolina Population Center at the Universityof North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
John B. Vogler is Spatial Information TechnologySpecialist in the Research Program at the East-West Center, Hawaii,USA.
Philip H. Page is Director for the Spatial Analysis Unitin the Carolina Population Center at the University of NorthCarolina, 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 AndLogistics.
11. Transitioning To Fieldwork.
12. Post-Fieldwork Processing.
13. Utilizing GPS Data Within Geographic InformationSystems.
14. Conclusion.
References Cited.
Appendix A: GPS Manufacturers.
Appendix B: Sample Field Instrument.
Appendix C: UTM Zones.
Index.
