GIS Data Conversion: Strategies, Techniques, and Management (Paperback)

~ Pat Hohl (Author)

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Product Description

This book provides an all-important overview of the issues involved in GIS data conversion projects, positioning data as the foundation of any GIS. Among the issues readers will explore are: understanding and locating data; allocating personnel, budgets and time; documenting the process; becoming familiar with the target system; selecting conversion and input methods; understanding the ramifications of transfer standards; and safeguarding data quality. Not overly technical, the book does a good job of explaining some of the more abstract concepts related to data conversion that can be difficult to convey and comprehend, such as data source types, synthesis and formats. (Keywords: Introduction to GIS)

About the Author

Pat Hohl is a senior electric engineer for Riverside, California’s Public Utilities Department. His experience includes being CAD/GIS manager responsible for data conversion, software development, and implementation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 411 pages
• Publisher: OnWord Press; 1 edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566901758
• ISBN-13: 978-1566901758
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,685,376 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good introductory and reference text., June 13, 1999

By A Customer

This book is a very well written general introduction to data conversion in GIS. The separate chapters are written by contributors with expertise in the particular aspect of data conversion. It is readable, even by people with little technical knowledge or computer experience. I gave it to a friend of mine and he commented on this readability. There are some technical errors contained within various chapters, but nothing that would affect the actual data conversion process. I have recommended this text for our GIS course. The text does not promote the virtues of any particular vendor's GIS software and adheres to teaching basic principles of GIS data conversion. There are particularly well-written chapters on project management and quality control. The book price is well within the budget of most students. Some lab exercises would be a fine addition to this product.