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GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, NEW and UPDATED Sixth Edition by Paul Bolstad is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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"GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems Fourth Edition. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computerised tools for the entry, maintenance, and analysis of spatial data. GIS are critical for effective resource management, and have been applied across a wide range of science, business, and government endevours. This book provides an introduction to the theory and application of GIS. It is written for use in an introductory GIS class and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This fourth edition balances theoretical and applied material, so that students may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Improvements over the previous editions are included in each chapter. Topics treated include an introduction to GIS, spatial data models, map projections, data entry, image data, GPS, digital data, database systems in GIS, general spatial analysis, raster analysis, terrain modeling, metadate, standards, and accuracy assessments. Paul Bolstad is a Professor at the University of Minnesota. He has 26 years of experience teaching, using, and researching GIS for industry, education, and government." Résumé de l'éditeur

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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Paul Bolstad
Publisher
XanEdu Publishing, Incorporated
Published
2016
Language
EN
ISBN
9788005622144
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Anthropology, Computer Science, Computer Graphics & Design

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