Written for both majors and non-majors alike, Introduction to Geospatial Technologies demonstrates the wide range of geographic technologies available to and used by geographers today. Each chapter contains an introduction to the key concepts and a lab activity, so that in addition to gaining a basic foundation of knowledge students also obtain hands-on experience with the relevant software.
This new edition stays current with its rapidly moving field, with coverage and lab activities revised to reflect is the most up-to-date ideas and innovations in GST.
Geospatial Lab Applications
Hands-On Applications
Thinking Critically With Geospatial Technology
Apps & Social Media - This feature highlights apps related to the chapter’s content that students may wish to investigate further. Social media sites such as Facebook are also highlighted
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Updated and revised Geospatial Lab Application, including all new lab applications that utilize ArcGIS Online, Trimble GNSS Planning Online, and the now-free Google Earth Pro
Newly updated sections on Google Earth, expanded sections on Python and geodatabases, UAS, blogs and social media
Fully revised Chapter 12: Studying Earth’s Climate and Environment from Space
Bradley Shellito
Bradley Shellito Environmental Science Geography Geospatial Geospatial Technologies