Integrating GIS and the Global Positioning System (Paperback)

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Product Description

The coupling of the Global Positioning System (GPS) with Geographic Information System (GIS) is an information revolution that will give unprecedented accuracy in measurement and completeness of coverage to anyone who works with geographic data of any kind. This comprehensive reference answers the myriad questions involved in combining these two systems for maximum benefit. It provides information about how GPS works, the pros and cons of implementing GPS use, what is the best GPS system for specific applications, and how to integrate the technology and equipment needed to use GPS with existing GIS systems. Real-life case studies give users the opportunity to consider every aspect of systems integration before the process is started. Includes CD-ROM.

About the Author

Karen Steede-Terry is an independent consultant and instructor who specializes in incorporating GPS data into GIS applications. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: ESRI Press (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879102811
• ISBN-13: 978-1879102811
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #706,520 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre little book, November 27, 2007

By	Richard R. Webster "Richoid" (Penn Valley, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was assigned for an online class. It has little case studies of how GIS works and is used. I thought it was weak, superficial and dated.