Application of GIS Technologies in Port Facilities and Operations Management

This work discusses the recent advances in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technologies for port professionals. This monograph identifies effective GIS techniques for the management of complex port and harbor infrastructure. It discusses - in-depth - the capabilities, requirements, and limitations of available GIS applications. The book also provides useful GIS database techniques and software integration tips, an overview and discussion of GIS data types and map projections, and several case studies focusing on facility and operations management.