An introduction to geographical information systems /
Heywood, D. Ian.
An introduction to geographical information systems /
Geographical information systems
Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, Steve Carver.
- 4th ed.
- Harlow, England ; Toronto : Prentice Hall, 2011.
- xxxiv, 446 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is GIS? -- Spatial data -- Spatial data modelling -- Database management -- Data input and editing -- Data analysis -- Analytical modelling in GIS -- Output: from new maps to enhanced decisions -- The development of computer methods for handling spatial data -- Data quality issues -- Human and organizational issues -- GIS project design and management -- The future of GIS.