TY - BOOK AU - Longley,Paul A TI - Geographic information systems and science SN - 9780470721445 U1 - 910 LON PY - 2011/// CY - Hoboken, NJ PB - Wiley KW - Geographic information systems KW - Systèmes d'information géographique KW - Résolution de problème KW - Geoinformationssystem KW - gnd KW - swd N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Systems, science, and study -- A gallery of applications -- Representing geography -- The nature of geographic data -- Georeferencing -- Uncertainty -- GIS software -- Geographic data modeling -- GIS data collection -- Creating and maintaining geographic databases -- The GeoWeb -- Cartography and map production -- Geovisualization -- Spatial data analysis -- Spatial analysis and inference -- Spatial modeling with GIS -- Managing GIS -- Operating safely with GIS -- GIS partnerships -- Epilogue: GIS&S in the service of humanity N2 - Effective use of today's powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problemsolving that underpins it. --; Since the first edition was published a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that underpin GIS usage. It has also Provided through, up-to-date coverage of GIS Procedures, techniques and Public Policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a bestseller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. --; This fully updated 3rd edition continues to deliver on these strengths. --Book Jacket UR - http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=018984573&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA ER -