Whether you’re in charge of creating GIS applications for your business or you simply love maps, you’ll find GIS For Dummies is packed with information. For example, you can:
You’ll find dozens of applications for GIS queries and analyses, and even learn to create animated GIS output. Whether your goal is to implement a GIS or just have fun, GIS For Dummies will get you there!
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Michael N. DeMers is an Associate Professor of Geography with more than 25 years of GIS experience. He is also CEO of DeMers Geographics, a provider of educational resources for GIS students and educators.
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Geographic information system, or GIS, is a powerful technology that has been called "geography on steroids." This book contains what you need to know on mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze their patterns, and how to generate travel directions, customer locations lists, and much more with GIS.
GIS takes a village ? know all the hardware and software necessary to collect, analyze, and manipulate GIS data
Just for map mavens ? explore the difference between 2D and 3D maps, create a map, or manage multiple maps
What the data mean ? analyze patterns that appear in maps and interpret the results
Think spatially ? recognize how spatial factors relate to geographic data
On the grid ? define and locate geographic objects on the grid
The earth is not flat ? accurately portray geographic features with map projections
Technological duct tape ? discover the many uses of GIS for business, the military, city planning, emergency services, land management, and more
Design a GIS ? determine what your organization needs, do appropriate analyses, and plan your system
Open the book and find:
How to get paper maps into your computer
Different ways to measure distance
How to organize your spatial data
What raster and vector mean to a cartographer
How to choose a GIS software vendor
How GIS can help you determine appropriate land use
Dozens of applications for GIS queries and analyses
How to create animated GIS output
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