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Book Description
Based upon a series of articles that explained in simple language how computer science fundamentals apply to GIS, GIS Basics begins by considering the data structures and algorithms used to handle vector data. It then explores the way in which efficiency is addressed in practice, and describes the data structures and algorithms used for raster data. The text continues by discussing how large spatial databases can be indexed so that individual features can be accessed efficiently. The final chapters investigate geographical phenomena which can be modeled using both vector and raster, and compares the algorithms which are used in each case.
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The book will help undergraduates and professionals who wish to improve their knowledge of GIS get a better understanding of how Geographical Information Systems operate. Softcover. Hardcover available.
GIS Basics,Stephen Wise,CRC,0415246512,Earth Sciences - Geography,Imaging Systems,Reference,Science,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Geographical information systems (GIS),Technology / Remote Sensing
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