Geographical Information Systems

A Practical Approach

Xuan Zhu (Monash University, Australia)

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Routledge
11 October 2024

Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing

Geographical information systems (GIS) are powerful tools for reporting on the environment, natural resources and social and economic development; modelling the environmental, biophysical, social and economic processes; assessing environmental and social impacts; evaluating environmental, social and economic policies and actions and dissimilating spatial information. Geographical Information Systems: A Practical Approach provides the fullest available introduction to GIS and their environmental, social and economic applications. This new edition has been substantially revised and updated to incorporate the key developments in GIS technology and spatial data science and their applications that have taken place in recent years.

The key features include:

A comprehensive coverage of concepts, methods, techniques and tools in GIS for spatial data capturing, processing, visualisation, analysis, modelling and decision-making Incorporation of advanced machine learning techniques for spatial data analysis and modelling Extended coverage of spatial visualisation with 3D mapping and online mapping Weaving together of GIS theory and practice to help readers learn important GIS concepts and methods and develop their understanding through practicals with ArcGIS Pro or QGIS New and updated case studies illustrating the innovative use of GIS for a wide range of applications

The second edition of this text continues to bring up-to-date GIS knowledge, tools and practices into one cohesive, comprehensive, concise and self-contained book which is accessible to students, scientists and practitioners in environmental science, earth science, geography, archaeology and other scientific studies that have a spatial dimension.

By: Xuan Zhu (Monash University Australia)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 1.131kg
ISBN: 9781032380469
ISBN 10: 1032380462
Pages: 558
Publication Date: 11 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. GIS Overview Chapter 2. Spatial Data and Data Management Chapter 3. Spatial Data Input and Manipulation Chapter 4. Spatial Visualisation Chapter 5. Spatial Analysis Chapter 6. Spatial Data Exploration with Statistics Chapter 7. Remote Sensing Data Analysis Chapter 8. Terrain Analysis Chapter 9. Spatial Modeling and Decision Analysis Chapter 10. Applications of GIS

Xuan Zhu is Senior Lecturer in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University, Australia. He received his PhD from the University of Edinburgh and has over 30 years of international experience in GIS and remote sensing and their applications in environmental and regional resource use planning. Dr Zhu is the author/co-author/co-editor of four academic books and over 100 academic papers and book chapters.