The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis Volume 1: Geographic Patterns & Relationships

Andy Mitchell

The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis Volume 1: Geographic Patterns & Relationships
  • 出版商: ESRI Press
  • 出版日期: 1999-08-01
  • 售價: $1,180
  • 貴賓價: 9.5 折 $1,121
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 186
  • 裝訂: Paperback
  • ISBN: 1879102064
  • ISBN-13: 9781879102064
  • 相關分類: 地理資訊系統 Gis

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GIS is great for making maps. Using a computer to combine layers of detailed information on a single map so you can see what's in a place is indeed powerful. But the true power of GIS lies in analysis. GIS analysis shows you patterns, relationships, and trends in your geographic data that help you understand how the world works, make the best choice from among options, or plan for the future.

The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis gives you the background you need to move into the world of geographic analysis. By following examples drawn from various industries and applications, you'll learn how to narrow down a problem to its essential element, choose one analytical method from among several options, use the software tools accurately, analyze the results, and communicate the results to others.

Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationships (first in a planned two-part series) focuses on six of the most common geographic analysis tasks:

  • Mapping where things are
  • Mapping the most and least
  • Mapping density
  • Finding what's inside
  • Finding what's nearby
  • Mapping what's changed

    Understanding these basic tasks will give you the ability to handle a wide range of analysis applications and provide you with the building blocks you'll need to tackle more complex problems.

    Whether you're new to GIS or are an experienced user looking to sharpen your analytic skills, The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis is a must-have.

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    Table of Contents:

    Introducing GIS analysis
    What is GIS analysis?
    Understanding geographic features
    Understanding geographic attributes
    Mapping where things are
    Why map where things are?
    Deciding what to map
    Preparing your data
    Making your map
    Analyzing geographic patterns
    Mapping the most and least
    Why map the most and least?
    What do you need to map?
    Understanding quantities
    Creating classes
    Making a map
    Looking for patterns
    Mapping density
    Why map density?
    Deciding what to map
    Two ways of mapping density
    Mapping density for defined areas
    Creating a density surface
    Finding what's inside
    Why map what's inside?
    Defining your analysis
    Three ways of finding what's inside
    Drawing areas and features
    Selecting features inside an area
    Overlaying areas and features
    Finding what's nearby
    Why map what's nearby?
    Defining your analysis
    Three ways of finding what's nearby
    Using straight-line distance
    Measuring distance or cost over a network
    Calculating cost over a geographic surface
    Mapping change
    Why map change?
    Defining your analysis
    Three ways of mapping change
    Creating a time series
    Creating a tracking map
    Measuring and mapping change
    Where to get more information
    Index

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