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Fully updated to reflect advances in GIS concepts and techniques, this guide approaches the subject from the broader context of information technology. Gives complete, up-to-date coverage to the concepts and techniques pertaining to every stage of the systems development life cycle of GIS, as well as its applications to various areas of spatial problem solving and decision making. For GIS specialists, GIS technologists, GIS sales directors, urban planners, natural resource managers, land surveyors, geomatics engineers, and foresters who want a complete understanding of GIS and how GIS applies to their fields of interest.'

Emphasizing a balance between theory and technique, this book gives professionals a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the skills and concepts they need to use GIS in all its forms and implementations. Provides complete coverage of the concepts and techniques pertaining to every stage of the systems development life cycle of GIS and its applications in various areas of spatial problem solving and decision making. Includes topics that are not usually covered in other GIS texts, such as, the principles and practice of information resource management, information systems development methodology, spatial database modeling and design, and more. For GIS specialists, GIS technologists, GIS sales directors, urban planners, natural resource managers, land surveyors, geomatics engineers, and foresters who want a complete understanding of GIS and how GIS applies to their fields of interest.

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1. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

2. Maps and Geospatial Data

3. Digital Representation and Organization of Geospatial Data

4. Geospatial Data Quality and Standards

5. Raster Geoprocessing

6. Vector Geoprocessing

7. Geovisualization and Geospatial Information Products

8. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration

9. Digital Terrain Modeling

10. Spatial Data Analysis, Modeling and Mining

11. GIS Implementation and Project Management

12. GIS Issues and Prospects

Appendix A: Internet Resources for GIS

Appendix B: Glossary of GIS Terms

Index\n

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