Geographic Databases and Information Systems

Geographic Databases and Information Systems

by Prof Emmanuel Stefanakis PhD
     
 
The aim of this textbook is to present Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from a technological perspective. Emphasis is given to the core of these systems, which is the Geographic Database (GDB) along with the corresponding Database Management System (GDBMS). These two components are largely responsible for the performance and efficiency of a GIS. The fundamental
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Overview

The aim of this textbook is to present Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from a technological perspective. Emphasis is given to the core of these systems, which is the Geographic Database (GDB) along with the corresponding Database Management System (GDBMS). These two components are largely responsible for the performance and efficiency of a GIS. The fundamental methods and algorithms to analyze the geographic data are also at the heart of the debate.
Visit the book web site at: http://www2.unb.ca/~estef/gisbook.html

Product Details

ISBN-13:
9781500298517
Publisher:
CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:
08/28/2014
Pages:
386
Product dimensions:
6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

Meet the Author

Emmanuel Stefanakis is an Associate Professor in Geographic Information Systems and Science in the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering at University of New Brunswick Canada. Home page: http://www2.unb.ca/~estef/

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