From simple road maps to advanced global-position satellite (GPS)
technology, geographic information is essential in today's world.
As a result of computers, the Internet, and satellite technology,
geographic information is expanding in both quantity and type.
Businesses, scientists, travelers, and countless others rely
heavily on accurate, up-to-date geographic information. This book
is a unique, timesaving, and easy-to-use reference, steering users
through the massive amount of geographic information available from
a wide range of sources and providing tips on how to use them
effectively and efficiently in real-world research. Topics include
map basics, finding place names, general geography works, general
and thematic atlases, special format maps, aerial photography,
remotely sensed images, and more. This book provides an accessible
overview of the important, emerging field of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), computer systems capable of assembling, storing,
manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information.
Also included is information on geographical standards,
organizations, instructional resources, commercial publications,
and careers in geography. Whether researching a specific location
or a general topic, collecting antiquarian maps, or having an
interest in learning how to use geographic tools from topographical
maps to nautical charts, this book is a must-have reference.
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