Introduction to Integrated Geo-information Management (Education) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0412489007 ISBN 13: 9780412489006

Publisher: Springer, 1993

Synopsis

This book was inspired by the revolution in geographical information systems during the late 1970s and 1980s which introduced to many the concept of computer-based information systems for spatially referenced data. The map, the aerial photograph and the satellite image were wedded to a database of textual information through the rapidly developing technology of powerful graphics workstations. This brought the skills of the geographer to a wide range of disciplines and specialists. But this book is not about the basic concepts of geographical information systems themselves. It is not about hardware or software per se, nor the integral concepts of geo-referenced data handling built into such systems; these are to be found in a growing number of introductory texts on the subject. Instead the focus of this book is on of geo-information management. the much wider issues While an understanding of the systems, their capabilities and limitations is necessary, of greater importance to the long term application of geographical understanding to problem solving is the wider context of information handling. Spatial data are becoming increasingly important in understanding the issues that confront the world. Chapter 1 is a discussion of the general issues which relate to management and information systems. It concludes with review of spatial decision support systems which are of increasing importance to the GIS community.

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Synopsis

"Introduction to Geo-Information Management" introduces the idea of integrated information systems, the importance of management in the successful implementation of such systems and the key role of spatial data. It looks at GIS in a wider context and addresses the issues of integration which are becoming so important. Key issues of GIS integration are covered, such as spatial databases, standards, corporate systems, image-based systems, multimedia etc. These are linked to the basics of information systems and organizations. Each chapter is supported by one or more case studies from around the world to highlight specific issues nd solutions that have been adopted. Written for those with a basic understanding of the key technical issues, this book bridges the gap between the very technical books and the high level reference texts and conference proceedings. This book should be of interest to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates on geographical information systems courses, and professionals involved in GIS.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412489007
• ISBN 13: 9780412489006
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 268
• Editor: Cassettari Seppe