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Basic GIS Coordinates

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Well Jan has done it again! "Basic GIS Coordinates" should prove to be a much applauded and appreciated work not unlike his other books. Again he has explained and presented complex subjects in a simple down-to-earth manner. This book is great for gaining a basic understanding of geodesy without all of the "science". For the seasoned veteran it has value as well. There are some new illustrations that he has put in the book that give a different perspective for the veteran mapper as well as the neo-phyte. Cartographers, surveyors, educators and all others involved in "geo-mapping" should have a copy of this book at their fingertips. There is a great mix of history, mathematics and physical geodesy. Overall the book is extremely well organized and well written following a logical order. The illustrations are clear and easy to understand. Jan Van Sickle is a top-notch author and educator and his newest work "Basic GIS Coordinates" illustrates his knowledge, experience and commitment to professional education. I plan to recommend it to my own students.

IS A GOOD BOOK THAT EXPLAINS GEODETIC COORDINATES, WHAT IS A PROJECTION, THE BASICS OF COORDINATES FOR SPCS AND A BRIEF UTM EXPLANATION.
IF YOU ARE AN ENGINEERING OR SURVEYOR STARTING TO WORK ON GPS THIS WILL HELP SPECIALLY IF YOU WORK WITH SPCS, NOT MUCH IF YOU DO WORK WITH UTM.