Comprehensive Geographic Information Systems

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.

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

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

Kai Cao

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Elisabete A. Silva

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

• Covers a rapidly expanding discipline, providing readers with a detailed overview of all aspects of geographic information systems, principles and applications
• Emphasizes the practical, socioeconomic applications of GIS
• Provides readers with a reliable, one-stop comprehensive guide, saving them time in searching for the information they need from different sources