GIS Succinctly
by Peter Shaw
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Book Description
Geographic information systems (GIS) use a complex mix of cartography, statistical analysis, and database technology to provide everything from web-based interfaces, such as Bing Maps and Google Maps, to tracking applications for delivery services. With GIS Succinctly, author Peter Shaw guides you through it all, starting with a detailed examination of the data and processes that constitute the internals of a GIS. He surveys a selection of commercial and open-source software packages, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of each so you can choose one that suits your own GIS development. Shaw even provides instructions for setting up a spatially enabled database and creating a complete .NET GIS application. Complete with downloadable code samples, GIS Succinctly is the one resource you need to map your world.This open book is licensed strictly for personal or educational use. You can download GIS Succinctly ebook for free in PDF format (4.3 MB).
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
So, what exactly is a GIS?
A Breakdown of the Components
The Database
Coordinate and Spatial Location Systems
Chapter 2
The Software
Database Software
GIS Desktop Software
Development Kits
Chapter 3
Loading Data into Your Database
Creating a Spatial Database
Loading Points Using QGIS
Loading Boundary Polygons Using GeoKettle
Previewing the Data
Chapter 4
Spatial SQL
Creating and Retrieving Geometry
Chapter 5
Creating a GIS application in .NET
Downloading SharpMap
Creating Our Own SharpMap Solution
Adding the Code
Book Details
Title
GIS Succinctly
Subject
Computer Science
Publisher
Syncfusion
Published
2013
Pages
108
Edition
1
Language
English
PDF Size
4.3 MB
License
For personal or educational use
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