GIS for Planning and the Built Environment
An Introduction to Spatial Analysis
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Beschreibung
This practical guide introduces the central techniques of industry-standard Geographic Information Systems and shows how to use these to analyse and apply planning data. The conceptual foundations of GIS are explained, and the use of worked examples, flow charts and a glossary of technical terms make this a particularly user-friendly text.
- Uses real-world examples and draws on data from across the globe to give practical advice in solving planning problems.
- Designed for anyone interested in the power of maps, making it suitable for a wide, interdisciplinary audience.
- Explains data, concepts and methods in an accessible, non-technical manner, accompanied by illustrations throughout.
- Shows how GIS is more than just a tool for map-making, explaining how to harness the power of spatial analysis.
Autor*in
Ed Ferrari
Themen in »GIS for Planning and the Built Environment«
cartography environment formation geographical information system (GIS) geography Geoinformationssysteme modeling organization planning spatial database statistics landscape/regional and urban planning