Jeff Thurston, Thomas K. Poiker, J. Patrick Moore

Integrated Geospatial Technologies

A Guide to GPS, GIS, and Data Logging

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Through basic theory and real-world applications, this book presents the integrated use of geo-technologies such as GIS, GPS, digital photogrammetry, and visualization. Focusing on fundamentals and techniques, regardless of software or hardware, coverage includes a highly visual design with line-drawings, photographs illustrating equipment and hardware, screenshots, and sidebars highlighting important points and case studies.

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Discusses the underlying theory of GPS and GIS without becoming overly technical.
_ Includes case studies presenting international experience and real-world applications.
_ Provides discussions of instrumentation and guidelines for selecting the right device for the job.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 266
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. September 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 247mm x 153mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 520g
• ISBN-13: 9780471244097
• ISBN-10: 0471244090
• Artikelnr.: 11451030

Autorenporträt

JEFF THURSTON is Director of Vector One GIS and Visualization in Berlin, Germany. THOMAS K. POIKER is a professor at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. J. PATRICK MOORE is Director of Integral GIS in Seattle, Washington.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Geotechnology and Integration. 2. Geodetics.
3. Cartography, Mapping, and Map Serving. 4. Geographic Information
Systems. 5. Global Positioning Systems. 6. Geotechnology Integration. 7.
Sensors and Instrumentation. 8. Digital Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.
9. Visualization. References. Index.

Rezensionen

"...a fine introductory text...many practical, simple examples, to illustrate principles..." ( The Photogrammetric Record , December 2004)
"This book is a unique resource for GIS professionals and students familiar with GIS." ( ArcUser , April-June 2004)