GIS, Spatial Analysis and Modeling - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589481305 ISBN 13: 9781589481305

Publisher: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S., 2005

Synopsis

This book presents a compendium of papers by leading GIS experts describing the state of the art in computerized spatial analysis and modeling. Recent advances in GIS software, along with the availability of spatially referenced data, now make possible the sophisticated modeling and statistical analysis of all types of geographic phenomena. "GIS, Spatial Analysis, and Modeling" serves to advance the methods and practices used to develop meaningful spatial analysis for decision support. A resource for geographic analysts, modelers, software engineers, and GIS professionals, this text covers tools, techniques, and methods while providing examples of various applications.

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About the Author

David Maguire holds bachelor of science degrees in biology and geography from the University of Exeter and received his doctorate from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. Maguire has extensive experience implementing GIS solutions around the world and has authored more than 100 publications on GIS. Michael Batty is a professor of spatial analysis and planning at University College London. He received his doctorate from the University of Wales and is a Fellow of the British Academy as well as of the RTPI, CIT, and RSA. Michael Goodchild is a professor of geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he directs the Center for Spatially Integrated Social Science and is chair of the executive committee of the National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589481305
• ISBN 13: 9781589481305
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 504
• Editor: Maguire David, Batty Michael, Goodchild Michael F.