Spatial Reasoning for Effective GIS (Paperback)

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This book describes the development of geographic technology from maps that simply tell us "Where is what?" to systems that help us decide "So what?" It encourages new understandings of mapped data, data analysis procedures and the uses of maps, fostering an appreciation of GIS as an effective analytical tool in many complex processes. A disk containing four-color graphics including charts and maps is also available. Includes recommended readings and a section devoted to formulae used in GIS. Compiles international GIS institutions and lists contact details and information on each.

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Spatial Reasoning for Effective GIS by Joseph K. Berry This incisive and witty book describes the development of geographic technology from maps that simply tell us "Where is what?" to systems that help us decide "So what?" It encourages new understandings of mapped data, data analysis procedures, and the uses of maps, fostering an appreciation of GIS as an effective analytical tool in many complex processes. The cover image was generated by Innovative GIS Solutions, Inc., Fort Collins, Colo., using its RAPiD Surfing software to enhance the terrain analysis capabilities available with the ARC/INFO GIS.* The image was created using Digital Elevation Model data for the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District of the Santa Ana mountains in southern California. The image represents a 3-D perspective looking north toward Lake Elsinore with partial renderings of analytical hillshading and shaded relief draped on a wire frame elevation model. *RAPiD Surfing is a trademark of Innovative GIS Solutions, Inc., Fort Collins, Colo. ARC/INFO is a registered trademark of Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., Redlands, Calif.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (October 14, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470236337
• ISBN-13: 978-0470236338
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #865,059 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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