GIS for Coastal Zone Management (Hardcover, New)

Increasingly used to analyze and manage marine and coastal zones, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) provide a powerful set of tools for integrating and processing spatial information. These technologies are increasingly used in the management and analysis of the coastal zone. Supplying the guidance necessary to use these tools, GIS for Coastal Zone Management explores key technical, theoretical, and applications issues. Drawing on the practical experience of experts in the field, the book discusses recent developments and specific applications. A comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date overview of the state-of-the-art in coastal zone GIS applications, this down-to-earth and practical book puts the science in a management context. The chapters present groundbreaking coastal applications of GIS based decision support tools, spatial data infrastructures, remote sensing technology including LiDAR and CASI, and more. Covering a broad range of topics by international experts, the logical organization supplies a flow and structure to the entire book that makes the information not only easily accessible but immediately applicable.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2004
First published:	2005
Editors:	Darius Bartlett • Jennifer Smith
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-31972-0
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Promotions > Red Tag Sale > Books
LSN:	0-415-31972-2
Barcode:	9780415319720

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