Beyond Mapping: Concepts, Algorithms, and Issues in GIS

This book discusses maps as data with data structure implications; roving windows; spatial data modeling and management; assessing variability, shape, and pattern of map features; overlaying maps; cost–benefit analysis; algorithms involved in slope, distance, and connectivity; and cartographic and spatial modeling. A disk containing four–color graphics, including charts and maps, is also available. Provides a GIS glossary. Includes a list of recommended readings for each topic. Compiles international GIS instructions and presents contact details and information on each.

Spis treści:
Maps as Data and Data Structure Implications.
Measuring Effective Distance and Connectivity.
Roving Windows: Assessment of Neighborhood Characteristics.
What GIS Is and Isn′t: Spatial Data Mapping, Management, Modeling, and More.
Assessing Variability, Shape, and Pattern of Map Features.
Overlaying Maps and Characterizing Error Propagation.
Overlaying Maps and Summarizing the Results.
Scoping GIS: What to Consider.
Slope, Distance, and Connectivity: Their Algorithms.
Cartographic and Spatial Modeling.
Epilog.
Appendices.
Glossary.
Index.