The Global Positioning System and GIS (Hardcover)

~ Micahel Kennedy (Author), (Author) "A sports club in Seattle decided to mount a hunting expedition..." (more)
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'This book is important because GPS/GIS is such an extremely important technology! It is no exaggeration to say that GPS/GIS is revolutionizing aspects of many fields, including surveying, the natural resource fields, and municipal planning.' Jack Dangermond, President, ESRI Inc - --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Description

The Global Positioning System and Geographical Information Systems, working in tandem, provide a powerful tool. Recent developments such as the removal of Selective Availability have not merely made these technologies more accurate but have also opened up a new seam of applications, particularly in location based services. This is a significantly revised and extended new edition of Michael Kennedy's book. "The Global Positioning System and GIS", is a guide to the use and integration of these powerful technologies, with each topic combining an overview with a step-by-step approach. The book now comes with a set of resources on a CD-ROM, including an instructor's guide, demonstration data and exercises. Many more sets of GIS data are provided with the sample GPS data. It is a straightforward introductory text for students and teachers on GIS/GPS courses. It is also a practical and introductory field manual for mapping science professionals, giving basic practical guidance, particularly to the integrated use of ESRI's GIS software with Trimble's GPS hardware.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 268 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575040174
• ISBN-13: 978-1575040172
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,056,521 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars GPS/GIS made easy, September 15, 2000

By	Elizabeth Hutchins (Starkville, MS USA) - See all my reviews

This book is an excellent teaching guide for new GPS/GIS users. It gives excellent step by step instructions in useing the Trimble receivers. The only downfall is that it needs updating for current Pathfinder software.