Wetland and water resource modeling and assessment: a watershed perspective

As a wetland of international importance located in China, the Poyang Lake Basin's incredible topographical and biological diversity has provided a congregating point for scientists from around the world to engage in cross-disciplinary research. In particular, the International Conference on Poyang Lake Complex Environment System was instrumental in bringing together scholars from China, North …

Getting to know ArcGIS desktop

From the Publisher: Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop introduces principles of GIS as it teaches the mechanics of using ESRI's leading technology. Key concepts are combined with detailed illustrations and step-by-step exercises to acquaint readers with the building blocks of ArcGIS Desktop including ArcMap, for displaying and querying maps, ArcCatalog, for organizing geographic data, and Model bui…

Designing better maps: a guide for GIS users

Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, second edition, is a comprehensive guide to creating maps that communicate effectively. In Designing Better Maps, renowned cartographer Cynthia A. Brewer guides readers through the basics of good cartography, including layout design, publishing maps, projections, color selection, font choices, label placement, and map symbol construction. Designing …

MAGYS: MOBILE MASHUP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM GUNA MEMBANTU PENCARIAN TE…

Di era digital saat ini, big data membuka kemungkinan bagi banyak aplikasi diantaranya Geographic Information System (GIS) guna memanfaatkan data tersebut untuk analisis geospasial. Selain itu, data dari blog, media sosial dan data meteorologi dapat diintegrasikan pula dengan Geographic Information System (GIS), teknologi ini dikenal dengan istilah map mashup. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mer…

Geographic information systems (GIS) for disaster management

Provides coverage of the basics of GIS. It examines what GIS can and can't do, GIS data formats (vector, raster, imagery), and basic GIS functions including analysis, map production/cartography, and data modeling. It presents a series of real-life case studies that illustrate the GIS concepts discussed in each chapter. These case studies supply readers with an understanding of the applicability…

ArcGIS Desktop I Getting Started with GIS

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Getting to know ArcGIS desktop

Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop introduces principles of GIS as it teaches the mechanics of using ESRI’s leading technology. Key concepts are combined with detailed illustrations and step-by-step exercises to acquaint readers with the building blocks of ArcGIS® Desktop including ArcMap™, for displaying and querying maps, ArcCatalog™, for organizing geographic data, and ModelBuilder™, fo…

Designing better maps: a guide for GIS users

I originally found this book in my school library and decided to buy one for myself. It's a great guide map design on the use of fonts, color, labeling, etc. and great illustrations, but it not a step by step guide book.

Introducing geographic information systems with ArcGIS: a workbook approach t…

An integrated approach that combines essential GIS background with a practical workbook on applying the principles in ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1 Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGISintegrates a broad introduction to GIS with a software-specific workbook for Esri's ArcGIS. Where most courses make do using two separate texts, one covering GIS and another the software, this book ena…

GIS tutorial 1 : basic workbook

Used this book for my GIS class. Unfortunately, all of the tutorial assignments are posted online. Students are able to get the information to turn in and complete assignments with the exception of 3 of them. I was very disappointed when I found this out. Prior to this I thought the book was perfect for my class. I teach at a college in the Pittsburgh area and since the book was published from …