Comprehensive Geographic Information Systems

Geographical Information Systems is a computer system used to capture, store, analyze and display information related to positions on the Earth’s surface. It has the ability to show multiple types of information on multiple geographical locations in a single map, enabling users to assess patterns and relationships between different information points, a crucial component for multiple aspects of modern life and industry. This 3-volumes reference provides an up-to date account of this growing discipline through in-depth reviews authored by leading experts in the field.

VOLUME EDITORS

Thomas J. Cova

The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Ming-Hsiang Tsou

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States

Georg Bareth

University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

Chunqiao Song

University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Yan Song

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Kai Cao

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Elisabete A. Silva

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Covers a rapidly expanding discipline, providing readers with a detailed overview of all aspects of geographic information systems, principles and applicationsEmphasizes the practical, socioeconomic applications of GISProvides readers with a reliable, one-stop comprehensive guide, saving them time in searching for the information they need from different sources

GIS METHODS AND TECHNIQUES VOLUME EDITORS Thomas J. Cova, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States Ming-Hsiang Tsou, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States 1. New Perspectives on GIS (multidisciplinary) 2. Data Management 3. Spatial Analysis and Modeling 4. Space-Time GIS 5. Spatial Data Quality 6. Cyberinfrastructure and GIS 7. Virtual GIS 8. Mobile GIS 9. Public GIS 10. GIS Design and Project Management

GIS APPLICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES VOLUME EDITORS Georg Bareth, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany Chunqiao Song, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States Yan Song, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States 1. GIS for Biophysical Environment 2. GIS for Resources 3. GIS for Energy 4. GIS and Climate Change 5. GIS for Disaster Management 6. GIS for Agriculture and Aquaculture 7. GIS for Land Use and Transportation Planning

GIS APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIO-ECONOMICS AND HUMANITY VOLUME EDITORS Kai Cao, National University of Singapore, Singapore Elisabete A. Silva, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom 1. GIS for Economics 2. GIS for Business and Management 3. GIS for History 4. GIS for Linguistics 5. GIS for Politics 6. GIS for Law and Regulations 7. GIS for Human Behavior 8. GIS for evidence-based policy making