- Bib ID:
- 1006160
- Format:
- Book
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
- Description:
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- Cambridge, U.K. : GeoInformation International ; New York : Wiley, 1995
- 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 1899761047
- 0470249870 (USA only)
- Summary:
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This self-study workbook is a hands-on introduction to geographic information systems (GIS). GISs are computer-based systems for collecting, storing, presenting, and analyzing spatial information. GIS applications include geodemographics, environmental monitoring, settlement and infrastructure planning, market analysis, cartography, and more. ARC/INFO software is a major GIS tool used in GIS applications throughout the world. Understanding GIS - The ARC/INFO Method is filled with illustrations, including full-color sample maps, and includes a glossary of GIS terms and references for further reading. This workbook is essential reading for students, researchers, and professionals who need to use GIS and ARC/INFO software. It is also suitable for practical lab classes and professional reference.
- Full contents:
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- Lesson 1. Why GIS?
- Lesson 2. Geographic data concepts
- Lesson 3. Starting your ARC/INFO project
- Lesson 4. Getting spatial data into ARC/INFO
- Lesson 5. Making spatial data usable
- Lesson 6. Getting attribute data into ARC/INFO
- Lesson 7. Managing the database
- Lesson 8. Performing geographic analysis
- Lesson 9. Presenting the results of the analysis
- Lesson 10. Customizing ARC/INFO
- Appendix A: Confirming training data installation
- Appendix B: Project database
- Appendix C: Map sheets
- Appendix D: Answers to written exercises
- Appendix E: Sample maps.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Subject:
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- Other authors/contributors:
- Environmental Systems Research Institute (Redlands, Calif.)
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