Exploring Geographic Information SystemsGeographic Information Systems (GIS) is the organized activity by which people:
These activities reflect the larger context, such as institutions and cultures, in which these people carry out their work. In turn, the GIS may influence these structures. This text provides the comprehensive coverage you will need to master this powerful new technology. |
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BASIC BUILDING BLOCKS | 1 |
La Selva Project | 10 |
Basic Components of Geographic Information | 16 |
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accuracy analysis angle applied approach assumptions attribute values basic boundaries buffer cartographic categorical coverage cell Chapter choropleth choropleth map Chrisman combination common complex connect construction contour contour lines coordinates cost created Cwmbran Dane County data model data quality data structure database developed digitizing distance dominance rule environmental error evaluation example factors Figure forest geodetic geographic information system geometric geostatistical graphic grid implementation integrated interactions interpolation involves isolated object isolines land levels of measurement linear matrix measurement framework method neighborhood operations neighbors node ordinal ordinal scale overlay parcel particular pixels plane points polygon problems procedure produce quadtree raster raster representation ratio region relationships result ring scale Selva simple single sources space Spatial Data spatial reference system specific surface survey tion topological transformations triangles units vector viewshed wetlands zones