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GIS For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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A jargon-free primer on GIS concepts and the essential tech tools Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is the fascinating technology field that's all about understanding and visualizing our world. GIS For Dummies introduces you to the essential skills you'll need if you want to become a geospatial data guru. You'll learn to read, analyze, and interpret maps, and you'll discover how GIS professionals create digital models of landscapes, cities, weather patterns, and beyond. Understand how advances in technology, including AI, are turning GIS tools into powerful assets for solving real-world problems and protecting the planet. This beginner-friendly book makes it easy to grasp necessary GIS concepts so you can apply GIS in your organization, pursue a career in this dynamic field, or just impress others with your geographic knowledge. Learn the basics of data analysis, interpretation, and modeling using Geographic Information SystemsGain the skills to read and interpret all types of maps and visual GIS informationDiscover how GIS is used in fields like urban planning, environmental science, business, and disaster managementExplore whether a career in GIS could be right for youGIS For Dummies is the perfect starting point for students, professionals, and anyone curious about the potential of GIS as a technology or career choice.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-05-26
Mått185 x 231 x 28 mm
Vikt499 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieFor Dummies
Antal sidor384
Upplaga2
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781394318353

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Introduction 1Part 1: GIS: Geography on Steroids 5Chapter 1: Understanding GIS 7Chapter 2: Learning GIS Core Concepts 19Chapter 3: Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Maps 37Part 2: Geography Goes Digital 55Chapter 4: Creating a Conceptual Model 57Chapter 5: Understanding the GIS Data Models 69Chapter 6: Keeping Track of Attribute Data 85Chapter 7: Collecting Geographic Data 101Part 3: Retrieving, Counting, and Characterizing Geography 119Chapter 8: Exploring the World through Raster Data 121Chapter 9: Finding Features in Vector Data 133Chapter 10: Searching for Geographic Objects, Distributions, and Groups 151Part 4: Analyzing Geographic Patterns 167Chapter 11: Measuring Distance 169Chapter 12: Working with Statistical Surfaces 183Chapter 13: Exploring Topographic Surfaces 199Chapter 14: Working with Networks 213Chapter 15: Exploring Map Overlay 233Chapter 16: Mastering Map Algebra and Cartographic Models 245Part 5: GIS Output and Application 267Chapter 17: Generating Output with GIS 269Chapter 18: Automating GIS 293Chapter 19: GIS in Organizations and Career Development 303Part 6: The Part of Tens 317Chapter 20: Ten GIS Software Options 319Chapter 21: Ten GIS Data Sources 329Chapter 22: Ten GIS Trends to Watch 337Index 345