Taking data from the real world, maps, reports, & other sources, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) synthesize, analyze, & model geographical decision media, providing tools that are revolutionizing urban & regional planning. This valuable introduction to GIS & remote sensing (RS) clearly explains how to take full advantage of this new technology. Thorough enough to offer valuable counsel to those already working with GIS & RS, yet presupposing no knowledge of computing, the book takes readers step by step from the simplest hows & whys all the way to the architecture, implementation, & application of a complete system.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0074703277
ISBN-13
9780074703274
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1375884
Product Key Features
Author
Xiaofeng Tian, Morris Juppenlatz
Publication Name
Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
1996
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
145 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
1
Copyright Date
1997
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Earth Sciences / Geography, Human Geography, General, Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Computers, Technology & Engineering, Science, Social Science