Essentials of Geographic Information Systems

Physical Geography and Natural Disasters by R. Adam Dastrup

This page provides an online book Physical Geography and Natural Disasters by R. Adam Dastrup that covers the following topics related to Geography : Introduction to Geographic Science, Universe and Solar System, Planet Earth, Tectonic Forces, Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition, Fresh Water Environments, Oceans and Coastal Environments, Atmosphere and Weather, Weather Systems and Severe Weather, Global Climates and Change.

Author(s): R. Adam Dastrup

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Essentials of Geographic Information Systems

This book integrates key concepts behind the technology with practical concerns and real-world applications. Topics covered includes: Map Anatomy, Data, Information, and Where to Find Them, Data Models for GIS, Geospatial Data Management, Data Characteristics and Visualization, Geospatial Analysis : Vector Operations, Cartographic Principles, GIS Project Management.

Author(s): Jonathan Campbell and MIchael Shin

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Studies in the Principles of Geography Following the Problem Method

This little book represents an attempt to develop a working knowledge of some of the principles of geography through the problem method of attack. Topics covered includes: The Earth As A Whole, Divisions Of The Earth's Surface: Land And Sea, The Surface Of The Land: Topography, Hydrography, The Atmosphere, Climatic Types And Their Correlatives, Distribution Of Vegetation, Distribution Of Animals and Distribution Of Man.

Author(s): Earl Emmet Lackey

137 Pages