Buch, Englisch, 378 Seiten, Format (B × H): 169 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 635 g
Buch, Englisch, 378 Seiten, Format (B × H): 169 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 635 g
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0870-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Divided into three major sections, this textbook first concentrates on defining GIS, identifying how data is structured, and explaining common functionality. The text examines GIS from a technological perspective, exploring the evolution of its scientific basis and its synergies with other technologies within a geocomputational paradigm. The next section explores modeling from a neutral scientific perspective in its role of simulating phenomena, as well as from a more specific perspective in its role within environmental science and engineering. The third and largest section looks at how GIS and simulation modeling are joined. It provides case studies and covers issues such as interoperability, data quality, model validity, space-time dynamics, and decision-support systems.
This volume provides seniors and postgraduate students with a structured, coherent text that goes beyond introductory subject matter by enabling readers to think critically about the data acquisition process and the results they get from the technology.
Zielgruppe
Senior students, postgraduates, GIS professionals, geographers, environmental scientists, civil engineers, surveyors
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction. From GIS to geocomputation. The rise of geo-information science and engineering. Approaches to modelling. The role and nature of environmental models. Case studies. Issues of coupling the technologies. Data and information quality issues. Modelling issues. Decision-making under uncertainty.