Principles of geographical information systems

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). This work explains the theory and technical details behind GIS and provides the information necessary to understand why spatial information data and the information systems based on them are i...

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Main Authors: Burrough, Peter A. (Author), McDonnell, Rachael A. (Author)
Format: Book
Published: New York : Oxford University , 1998
Series:Spatial information systems and geostatistics
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Summary:Provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). This work explains the theory and technical details behind GIS and provides the information necessary to understand why spatial information data and the information systems based on them are important in the modern world
Item Description:Rev. edn. of principles of geographical information systems for land resources assessment
Physical Description:xiii, 333 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-326) and index
ISBN:0198233655
0198233663
9780198233657
9780198233664