Following in the tradition of its popular predecessor, the Manual of Geospatial Science and Technology, Second Edition continues to be the authoritative volume that covers all aspects of the field, both basic and applied, and includes a focus on initiating, planning, and managing GIS projects. This comprehensive resource, which contains contributions from 53 leading experts and professors in the areas of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing, reflects the very latest advances in the technology, applications, and usage of the geospatial sciences in many key disciplines, from natural resource analysis to transportation planning.
Significantly updated and expanded, this reader-friendly manual introduces the fundamentals in mathematics and physics needed to perform area-wide mapping, inventory, data conversion, and analysis. The text maintains a focus on the practical aspects of these technologies and remains the only resource to cover the areas of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing with such breadth and clarity. An expanded index, new and revised figures, a color insert, and an easier to read format are among the many improvements to this edition.
New to the Second Edition:
Revised chapters reflecting the changes that have occurred in the technology, applications, and usage of geospacial science
Coverage of GIS applications in automobile navigation and enterprise-wide applications
A new chapter devoted to basic statistics and least squares solutions
Expanded international scope that addresses the other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including the Russian Federation system (GLONASS), the Chinese system (COMPASS), and the
European space agency system (GALILEO)
A new chapter covering Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
A new chapter that addresses privacy issues, legal concerns, and the emerging field of public participation GIS (PPGIS)
New material on the expanding field of geovisualization
The text presents many real-world applications, including road map navigation using GPS, as well as problems associated with mapping, inventory of land parcels, and data analysis. Complete with helpful references, decision making tools, and many new case studies, this time-saving resource provides the practical understanding required to harness the potential of these dynamic technologies.
Part I : Prerequisites Chapter 1 : An Introduction to Geospatial Science and Technology Chapter 2 : Coordinates and Coordinate Systems Chapter 3 : Datums and Geospatial Reference Systems Chapter 4 : Coordinate Transformations Chapter 5 : Basic Electromagnetic Radiation Chapter 6 : Data Analysis
Part II : Global Positioning System Chapter 7 : Introducing the Global Positioning System Chapter 8 : Fundamentals of GPS Signals and Data Chapter 9 : GPS Positioning Models for Single Point and Baseline Solutions Chapter 10 : GPS Instrumentation Issues Chapter 11 : Making Sense of GNSS Techniques Chapter 12 : GPS Projects: Some Planning Issues Chapter 13 : Carrying Out a GPS Surveying/Mapping Task Chapter 14 : Servicing the GPS/GNSS User Chapter 15 : GPS, GNSS, and the Future
Part III : Remote Sensing Chapter 16 : Photogrammetry for Remote Sensing Chapter 17 : Remote-Sensing Analysis: From Project Design to Implementation Chapter 18 : Remote-Sensing Systems for Operational and Research Use Chapter 19 : Information Extraction from Remotely Sensed Data Chapter 20 : Image Processing Software for Remote Sensing Chapter 21 : How to Assess the Accuracy of Maps Generated from Remotely Sensed Data Chapter 22 : Emerging Markets for Satellite and Aerial Imagery Chapter 23 : Airborne LIDAR Mapping Chapter 24 : Selected Scientific Analyses and Practical Applications of Remote Sensing : Examples from the Coast Chapter 25 : Remote Sensing - A Look to the Future
Part IV : Geographic Information Systems Chapter 26 : Geographic Information Systems and Science Chapter 27 : GIS Fundamentals Chapter 28 : Geographic Data Structures Chapter 29 : Spatial Analysis and Modeling Chapter 30 : Spatial Data Quality Chapter 31 : Cartography and Visualization Chapter 32 : Carrying Out a GIS Project Chapter 33 : Geographic Information Science and Society
Part V : Applications Chapter 34 : Biophysical and Human-Social Applications Chapter 35 : Local Government Applications : Toward E-Governance Chapter 36 : Geographic Information Technology in State Governments of the United States Chapter 37 : National, International, and Global Activities in Geospatial Science : Toward a Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Chapter 38 : Private Sector Applications Chapter 39 : Geospatial Solutions for Utility Infrastructure : A Summary of the Use of GIT in Utilities Today
