An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems,9780131293175

An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780131293175
ISBN10: 0131293176
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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Summary

This text provides a clear introduction to the world of Geographical Information Systems and explains how they are actually used, across a variety of disciplines and within a range of industries.. Revision questions - allows students to test their understanding 'Further Study - Reading' offers sources of additional information for those who wish to explore a topic further 'Further Study - Activities' offers a selection of practical activities for the student to undertake to put into practice the techniques they have studied Companion website includes simulated spreadsheet data for students' practice, as well as multiple-choice questions, revision questions and weblinks for further investigation and lecturer resources

Author Biography

Ian Heywood is now Director of Skills and Learning for Scottish Enterprise Grampian Sarah Cornelius is a trainer and Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Aberdeen and an Associate Lecturer at the Open University Steve Carver is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Leeds

Table of Contents

List of figures
x
Preface xv
Guided tour xx
Case studies xxii
Acknowledgements xxiv
Publisher's acknowledgements xxvi
Abbreviations and acronyms xxviii
About the authors xxx
Part 1 Fundamentals of GIS
What is GIS?
2(29)
Learning outcomes
2(1)
Introduction
3(15)
Defining GIS
18(1)
Components of a GIS
19(9)
Conclusions
28(1)
Revision questions
28(1)
Further study -- activities
29(1)
Further study -- reading
29(1)
Web links
30(1)
Spatial data
31(40)
Learning outcomes
31(1)
Introduction
32(3)
Maps and their influence on the character of spatial data
35(17)
Thematic characteristics of spatial data
52(1)
Other sources of spatial data
53(14)
Conclusions
67(1)
Revision questions
68(1)
Further study - activities
68(1)
Further study - reading
68(1)
Web links
69(2)
Spatial data modelling
71(37)
Learning outcomes
71(1)
Introduction
72(2)
Entity definition
74(3)
Spatial data models
77(2)
Spatial data structures
79(8)
Modelling surfaces
87(7)
Modelling networks
94(3)
Building computer worlds
97(2)
Modelling the third dimension
99(2)
Modelling the fourth dimension
101(4)
Conclusions
105(1)
Revision questions
106(1)
Further study - activities
106(1)
Further study - reading
106(1)
Web links
107(1)
Database management
108(25)
Learning outcomes
108(1)
Introduction
109(2)
Why choose a database approach?
111(3)
Database data models
114(2)
Creating a database
116(4)
GIS database applications
120(8)
Developments in databases
128(2)
Conclusions
130(1)
Revision questions
131(1)
Further study - activities
131(1)
Further study - reading
131(1)
Web links
132(1)
Data input and editing
133(37)
Learning outcomes
133(1)
Introduction
134(1)
Methods of data input
135(16)
Data editing
151(13)
Towards an integrated database
164(4)
Conclusions
168(1)
Revision questions
168(1)
Further study - activities
168(1)
Further study - reading
168(1)
Web links
169(1)
Data analysis
170(51)
Learning outcomes
170(1)
Introduction
171(1)
Measurements in GIS - lengths, perimeters and areas
172(3)
Queries
175(1)
Reclassification
176(1)
Buffering and neighbourhood functions
177(7)
Integrating data -- map overlay
184(10)
Spatial interpolation
194(8)
Analysis of surfaces
202(11)
Network analysis
213(4)
Conclusions
217(1)
Revision questions
218(1)
Further study - activities
218(1)
Further study - reading
219(1)
Web links
220(1)
Analytical modelling in GIS
221(31)
Learning outcomes
221(1)
Introduction
222(1)
Process models
222(4)
Modelling physical and environmental processes
226(8)
Modelling human processes
234(4)
Modelling the decision-making process
238(8)
Problems with using GIS to model spatial processes
246(3)
Conclusions
249(1)
Revision questions
249(1)
Further study - activities
249(1)
Further study - reading
250(1)
Web links
251(1)
Output: from new maps to enhanced decisions
252(28)
Learning outcomes
252(1)
Introduction
253(1)
Maps as output
254(10)
Non-cartographic output
264(1)
Spatial multimedia
265(1)
Mechanisms of delivery
266(6)
GIS and spatial decision support
272(4)
Conclusions
276(1)
Revision questions
277(1)
Further study - activities
277(1)
Further study - reading
277(1)
Web links
278(2)
Part 2 Issues in GIS
The development of computer methods for handling spatial data
280(19)
Learning outcomes
280(1)
Introduction
281(1)
Handling spatial data manually
281(2)
The development of computer methods for handling spatial data
283(4)
The development of GIS
287(9)
Conclusions
296(1)
Revision questions
296(1)
Further study - activities
297(1)
Further study - reading
297(1)
Web links
298(1)
Data quality issues
299(34)
Learning outcomes
299(1)
Introduction
300(1)
Describing data quality and errors
300(5)
Sources of error in GIS
305(13)
Finding and modelling errors in GIS
318(6)
Managing GIS error
324(2)
Conclusions
326(4)
Revision questions
330(1)
Further study - activities
331(1)
Further study - reading
331(1)
Web links
332(1)
Human and organizational issues
333(22)
Learning outcomes
333(1)
Introduction
334(1)
GIS applications
334(4)
GIS users
338(5)
Justifying the investment in GIS
343(2)
Choosing and implementing a GIS
345(6)
Organizational changes due to GIS
351(1)
Conclusions
352(1)
Revision questions
353(1)
Further study - activities
353(1)
Further study - reading
353(1)
Web links
354(1)
GIS project design and management
355(21)
Learning outcomes
355(1)
Introduction
356(1)
Problem identification
356(3)
Designing a data model
359(6)
Project management
365(6)
Implementation problems
371(1)
Project evaluation
371(2)
Conclusions
373(1)
Revision questions
374(1)
Further study - activities
374(1)
Further study - reading
374(1)
Web links
375(1)
The future of GIS
376(24)
Learning outcomes
376(1)
Introduction
377(1)
GIS in the 1990s
377(8)
Where next for GIS in the twenty-first century?
385(5)
Conclusions
390(2)
Epilogue
392(6)
Revision questions
398(1)
Further study - activities
398(1)
Further study - reading
398(1)
Web links
399(1)
References 400(12)
Glossary 412(8)
Index 420

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