[PDF] Database Issues In Geographic Information Systems eBook

Author : Nabil R. Adam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,81 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1461561094

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been experiencing a steady and unprecedented growth in terms of general interest, theory development, and new applications in the last decade or so. GIS is an inter-disciplinary field that brings together many diverse areas such as computer science, geography, cartography, engineering, and urban planning. Database Issues in Geographic Information Systems approaches several important topics in GIS from a database perspective. Database management has a central role to play in most computer-based information systems, and is expected to have an equally important role to play in managing information in GIS as well. Existing database technology, however, focuses on the alphanumeric data that are required in business applications. GIS, like many other application areas, requires the ability to handle spatial as well as alphanumeric data. This requires new innovations in data management, which is the central theme of this monograph. The monograph begins with an overview of different application areas and their data and functional requirements. Next it addresses the following topics in the context of GIS: representation and manipulation of spatial data, data modeling, indexing, and query processing. Future research directions are outlined in each of the above topics. The last chapter discusses issues that are emerging as important areas of technological innovations in GIS. Database Issues in Geographic Information Systems is suitable as a secondary text for a graduate level course on Geographic Information Systems, Database Systems or Cartography, and as a reference for researchers and practitioners in industry.

Author : John E. Harmon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 29,18 MB
Release : 2003-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471431524

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Presents strategies for application development, interface design, and enabling Web-based access. Includes numerous case studies and examples from the private and public sectors. Provides information on integrating legacy MIS systems and planning for future developments in database design.

Author : Philippe Rigaux
Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 40,41 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781558605886

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The authors explore and explain current techniques for handling the specialised data that describes geographical phenomena in a study that will be of great value to computer scientists and geographers working with spatial databases.

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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,71 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781466620384

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Geographic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a collection of knowledge on the latest advancements and research of geographic information systems. This book aims to be useful for academics and practitioners involved in geographical data.

Author : Paul A. Longley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 28,79 MB
Release : 2010-08-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0470721448

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The Third Edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field and still retains its accessible format to appeal to a broad range of students. Now divided into five clear sections the book investigates the unique, complex and difficult problems that are posed by geographic information and together they build into a holistic understanding of the key principles of GIS. This is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the field, that goes from fundamental principles to the big picture of: GIS and the New World Order security, health and well-being digital differentiation in GIS consumption the core organizing role of GIS in Geography the greening of GIS grand challenges of GIScience science and explanation Key features: Four-colour throughout Associated website with free online resources Teacher’s manual available for lecturers A complete learning resource, with accompanying instructor links, free online lab resources and personal syllabi Includes learning objectives and review boxes throughout each chapter New in this edition: Completely revised with a new five part structure: Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; Management and Policy All new personality boxes of current GIS practitioners New chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS

Author : David Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 32,9 MB
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 1134800835

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This second edition of Geographic Information Systems builds on the strengths of the first, and incorporates important recent advances in GIS development and major new socioeconomic datasets including new census data. Martin presents an accessible introduction to the history, principles and techniques of GIS, with a unique focus on socioeconomic applications. This non-technical volume addresses the needs of students and professionals who must understand and use GIS for the first time.

Author : Paul Longley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 24,17 MB
Release : 2005-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470870006

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Features a five part structure covering: Foundations; Principles; Techniques; Analysis; and Management and Policy. This book includes chapters on Distributed GIS, Map Production, Geovisualization, Modeling, and Managing GIS. It offers coverage of such topics as: GIS and the New World Order; security, health and well being; and the greening of GIS.

Author : Tor Bernhardsen
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 38,81 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :

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This book deals with GIS technology designed to solve many of the problems facing us in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the asmosphere and the oceans, problems of the earth as a whole.