Geographic Information System - Softcover

Gurugnanam, B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8119215427 ISBN 13: 9788119215423

Publisher: New India Publishing Agency, 2009

Synopsis

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a technology that has proven to be effective in addressing developmental issues. It is widely used across the globe for resource management, environmental issues, and policy decision-making support systems. GIS has a wide range of applications, including agriculture, water resources development and management, veterinary sciences, and disaster management. Given its interdisciplinary nature, GIS is a subject that requires a significant amount of introductory textbooks to improve student understanding. The author of this book has utilized their teaching and research experience to create a concise and readable guide. The book covers topics such as hardware, software and liveware, recent developments in spatial and map projections, and database management, modeling, structuring, networking, conversion, and quality aspects. This makes it a valuable resource not only for students but also for the teaching community.

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About the Author

B. Gurugnanam: M.Sc., M. Phil., M.Tech., Ph.D., (Specialist in Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics & Water Resource Management), Department of Earth Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-606 002, Tamil Nadu, India

Edition details

• Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8119215427
• ISBN 13: 9788119215423
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208