Following in the tradition of its popular predecessor, the
Manual of Geospatial Science and Technology, Second Edition
continues to be the authoritative volume that covers all aspects of
the field, both basic and applied, and includes a focus on
initiating, planning, and managing GIS projects. This comprehensive
resource, which contains contributions from 53 leading experts and
professors in the areas of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing, reflects
the very latest advances in the technology, applications, and usage
of the geospatial sciences in many key disciplines, from natural
resource analysis to transportation planning.
Significantly updated and expanded, this reader-friendly manual
introduces the fundamentals in mathematics and physics needed to
perform area-wide mapping, inventory, data conversion, and
analysis. The text maintains a focus on the practical aspects of
these technologies and remains the only resource to cover the areas
of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing with such breadth and clarity. An
expanded index, new and revised figures, a color insert, and an
easier to read format are among the many improvements to this
edition.
New to the Second Edition:
- Revised chapters reflecting the changes that have occurred in
the technology, applications, and usage of geospacial science
- Coverage of GIS applications in automobile navigation and
enterprise-wide applications
- A new chapter devoted to basic statistics and least squares
solutions
- Expanded international scope that addresses the other Global
Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including the Russian
Federation system (GLONASS), the Chinese system (COMPASS), and the
European space agency system (GALILEO)
- A new chapter covering Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
- A new chapter that addresses privacy issues, legal concerns,
and the emerging field of public participation GIS (PPGIS)
- New material on the expanding field of geovisualization
The text presents many real-world applications, including road
map navigation using GPS, as well as problems associated with
mapping, inventory of land parcels, and data analysis. Complete
with helpful references, decision making tools, and many new case
studies, this time-saving resource provides the practical
understanding required to harness the potential of these dynamic
technologies.
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