Comprehensive geographic information systems /
editor in chief: Bo Huang.
- 1 online resource (3 volumes) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Volume 1. GIS methods and techniques / volume editors, Thomas J. Cova, the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Ming-Hsiang Tsou, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States -- volume 2. GIS applications for environment and resources / volume editors, Georg Bareth, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, Chunqiao Song, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States, Yan Song, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States -- volume 3. GIS applications for socio-economics and humanity / volume editors, Kai Cao, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Elisabete A. Silva, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Geographical Information Systems is a computer system used to capture, store, analyze and display information related to positions on the Earth's surface. It has the ability to show multiple types of information on multiple geographical locations in a single map, enabling users to assess patterns and relationships between different information points, a crucial component for multiple aspects of modern life and industry. This 3-volumes reference provides an up-to date account of this growing discipline through in-depth reviews authored by leading experts in the field.