Geographic Information Science and Systems

Geographic Information Science and Systems

Geographic Information Science and Systems

eBook
Author(s):Augustus Winstead
Format: PDF
Published year: 2018
Publisher: NY Research Press
Language: English
Pages: 205
ISBN: 9781632385956, 1632385953

Summary

Geographic information system refers to the system which is used to present, design, manage, store, capture, control, analyze and manipulate geographic and spatial data. As a sub-field of geoinformatics, GIS concerns itself with the academic study of the geographic data and the methods used to calculate and record it. Geographic information systems play a significant role in hydrological, topological and cartographic modeling. The topics included in this book on GIS are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This textbook is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.
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