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Veröffentlichung:	Dezember 2003
Genre:	Lexika / Nachschlagewerke
	Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing / Geographical information systems, geodata and remote sensing / Geography and World Cultures / Library & Information Sciences / Library and information sciences / Museology
ISBN:	9781573563925
EAN-Code:	9781573563925
Verlag:	Greenwood
Einband:	Gebunden
Sprache:	English
Dimensionen:	H 286 mm / B 221 mm / D 17 mm
Gewicht:	850 gr
Seiten:	230
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Inhalt:

From simple road maps to advanced global-position satellite (GPS) technology, geographic information is essential in today's world. As a result of computers, the Internet, and satellite technology, geographic information is expanding in both quantity and type. Businesses, scientists, travelers, and countless others rely heavily on accurate, up-to-date geographic information. This book is a unique, timesaving, and easy-to-use reference, steering users through the massive amount of geographic information available from a wide range of sources and providing tips on how to use them effectively and efficiently in real-world research. Topics include map basics, finding place names, general geography works, general and thematic atlases, special format maps, aerial photography, remotely sensed images, and more. This book provides an accessible overview of the important, emerging field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer systems capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information. Also included is information on geographical standards, organizations, instructional resources, commercial publications, and careers in geography. Whether researching a specific location or a general topic, collecting antiquarian maps, or having an interest in learning how to use geographic tools from topographical maps to nautical charts, this book is a must-have reference.