• Web Mapping Illustrated: Using Open Source GIS Toolkits

    With the help of the Internet and accompanying tools, creating and publishing online maps has become easier and rich with options. A city guide web site can use maps to show the location of restaurants, museums, and art venues. A business can post a map for reaching its offices. The state government can present a map showing average income by area.Developers who want to publish maps on the web often discover that commercial tools cost too much and hunting down the free tools scattered across Internet can use up too much of your time and resources. Web Mapping Illustrated shows you how to creat... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0596008651
    • UPC: 636920008651
    • ASIN: 0596008651
    • ISBN: 0596008651
    • Brand: Brand: O'Reilly Media
    • Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media

  • Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach

    Thoroughly updated with material related to the GRASS6, the third edition includes new sections on attribute database management and SQL support, vector networks analysis, lidar data processing and new graphical user interfaces. All chapters were updated with numerous practical examples using the first release of a comprehensive, state-of-the-art geospatial data set.

    • ASIN: 038735767X
    • ASIN: 038735767X
    • ISBN: 038735767X
    • Brand: Markus Neteler
    • Manufacturer: Springer

  • Imagery and GIS: Best Practices for Extracting Information from Imagery

    Imagery and GIS, working together, expand our perspective so that we can better perceive and understand The Science of Where™.Today, most maps include imagery in the form of aerial photos, satellite images, thermal images, digital elevation models, and scanned maps. Imagery and GIS: Best Practices for Extracting Information from Imagery shows how imagery can be integrated successfully into GIS maps and analysis. In this essential reference, discover how imagery brings value to GIS and how GIS can be used to derive value from imagery. Learn from case studies and in-depth explanations about se... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B0741Q75JX
    • ASIN: B0741Q75JX
    • Manufacturer: Esri Press

  • Tangible Modeling with Open Source GIS

    This book provides an overview of the latest developments in the fast growing field of tangible user interfaces.  It presents a new type of modeling environment where the users interact with geospatial data and simulations using 3D physical landscape model coupled with 3D rendering engine. Multiple users can modify the physical model, while it is being scanned, providing input for geospatial analysis and simulations. The results are then visualized by projecting images or animations back on the physical model while photorealistic renderings of human views are displayed on a computer s... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 3319893025
    • ASIN: 3319893025
    • ISBN: 3319893025
    • Manufacturer: Springer

  • PostGIS in Action, 2nd Edition

    SummaryPostGIS in Action, Second Edition teaches readers of all levels to write spatial queries that solve real-world problems. It first gives you a background in vector-, raster-, and topology-based GIS and then quickly moves into analyzing, viewing, and mapping data. This second edition covers PostGIS 2.0 and 2.1 series, PostgreSQL 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3 features, and shows you how to integrate with other GIS tools.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the BookProcessing data tied to location and topology requires special... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1617291390
    • ASIN: 1617291390
    • ISBN: 9781617291395
    • Manufacturer: Manning Publications

  • Desktop GIS: Mapping the Planet with Open Source Tools

    Desktop GIS explores the world of Open Source GIS software and provides a guide to navigate the many options available. Discover what kind of GIS user you are and lay the foundation to evaluate the options and decide what software is best for you.Desktop GIS examines the challenges associated with assembling and using an OSGIS toolkit. You'll find strategies for choosing a platform, selecting the right tools, integration, managing change, and getting support. The survey of OSGIS desktop applications provides you with a quick introduction to the many packages available. You'll see examples of b... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1934356069
    • ASIN: 1934356069
    • ISBN: 1934356069
    • Manufacturer: Pragmatic Bookshelf

  • Mastering ArcGIS (WCB Geography)

    Price: Mastering ArcGIS is an introductory GIS text that is designed to offer everything you need to master the basic elements of GIS. The author's step-by-step approach helps students negotiate the challenging tasks involved in learning sophisticated GIS software. An innovative and unique feature of Mastering ArcGIS is its accompanying narrated video clips that show students exactly how to perform chapter tutorials before attempting an exercise on their own.

    • ASIN: 007809514X
    • ASIN: 007809514X
    • ISBN: 9780078095146
    • Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education

  • Open Source Approaches in Spatial Data Handling (Advances in Geographic Information Science)

    The role open-source geospatial software plays in data handling within the spatial information technology industry is the overarching theme of the book. It also examines new tools and applications for those already using OS approaches to software development.

    • ASIN: 354074830X
    • ASIN: 354074830X
    • ISBN: 354074830X
    • Manufacturer: Springer

  • Beginning MapServer: Open Source GIS Development (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

    * The first book to cover MapServer. * Shows readers how to build dynamic maps using popular open source languages including PHP, Perl and Python. * Shows readers how to pull map information from a MySQL database, to build data-driven mapping applications.

    • ASIN: 1590594908
    • UPC: 689253594902
    • ASIN: 1590594908
    • ISBN: 1590594908
    • Brand: Brand: Apress
    • Manufacturer: Apress

  • Introductory Digital Image Processing (3rd Edition)

    This revision of Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective continues to focus on digital image processing of aircraft- and satellite-derived, remotely sensed data for Earth resource management applications. Extensively illustrated, it explains how to extract biophysical information from remote sensor data for almost all multidisciplinary land-based environmental projects. Part of the Prentice Hall Series Geographic Information Science.

    • ASIN: 0131453610
    • ASIN: 0131453610
    • ISBN: 0131453610
    • Manufacturer: Prentice Hall

  • Geoinformatics for Marine and Coastal Management

    Geoinformatics for Marine and Coastal Management provides a timely and valuable assessment of the current state of the art geoinformatics tools and methods for the management of marine systems. This book focuses on the cutting-edge coverage of a wide spectrum of activities and topics such as GIS-based application of drainage basin analysis, contribution of ontology to marine management, geoinformatics in relation to fisheries management, hydrography, indigenous knowledge systems, and marine law enforcement. The authors present a comprehensive overview of the field of Geoinformatic Applications... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1498731546
    • ASIN: 1498731546
    • ISBN: 1498731546
    • Manufacturer: CRC Press

  • Remote Sensing Time Series Image Processing (Imaging Science)

    Today, remote sensing technology is an essential tool for understanding the Earth and managing human-Earth interactions. There is a rapidly growing need for remote sensing and Earth observation technology that enables monitoring of world’s natural resources and environments, managing exposure to natural and man-made risks and more frequently occurring disasters, and helping the sustainability and productivity of natural and human ecosystems. The improvement in temporal resolution/revisit allows for the large accumulation of images for a specific location, creating a possibility for time seri... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1138054593
    • ASIN: 1138054593
    • ISBN: 1138054593
    • Manufacturer: CRC Press

  • GIS Tutorial II: Spatial Analysis Workbook (GIS Tutorials)

    GIS Tutorial II: Spatial Analysis Workbook offers hands-on exercises to help GIS users at the intermediate level continue to build their problem-solving and analysis skills. Inspired by The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis book series by Andy Mitchell, GIS Tutorial II provides a practical format for GIS users to develop proficiency in various spatial analysis methods, including classification; assessment of quantities and densities; location analysis; change over time, location, and value comparisons; geographic distribution; pattern analysis; and cluster identification. Whether used in combination ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1589482018
    • ASIN: 1589482018
    • ISBN: 1589482018
    • Brand: Brand: ESRI Press
    • Manufacturer: Esri Press

  • GIS for Web Developers: Adding 'Where' to Your Web Applications

    There is a hidden revolution going on: geography is moving from niche to the mainstream. News reports routinely include maps and satellite images. More and more pieces of equipment cell phones, cars, computers now contain Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. Many of the major database vendors have made geographic data types standard in their flagship products.GIS for Web Developers introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in simple terms and demonstrates hands-on uses. With this book, you'll explore popular websites like maps.google.com, see the technologies they use, and learn ho... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0974514098
    • ASIN: 0974514098
    • ISBN: 0974514098
    • Brand: Brand: Pragmatic Bookshelf
    • Manufacturer: Pragmatic Bookshelf

  • Internet GIS: Distributed Geographic Information Services for the Internet and Wireless Network

    * Provides case studies in each chapter illustrating how principles work in practice. * Compares strengths and weaknesses of off-the-shelf software packages.

    • ASIN: 0471359238
    • ASIN: 0471359238
    • ISBN: 0471359238
    • Brand: Zhong Ren Peng
    • Manufacturer: Wiley

  • Open Source Intelligence Methods and Tools : A Practical Guide to Online Intelligence

    Apply Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques, methods, and tools to acquire information from publicly available online sources to support your intelligence analysis. Use the harvested data in different scenarios such as financial, crime, and terrorism

    • UPC: 326477856

  • Network Performance and Security : Testing and Analyzing Using Open Source and Low-Cost Tools

    9780128035849

    • UPC: 54869040

  • Beginning Mapserver : Open Source GIS Development

    Beginning MapServer: Open Source GIS

    • UPC: 29267911

  • Gis Open Source - eBook

    The authors are all prominent experts in Open Source GIS in Italy and, in many cases, the international community. They are all professionals with involvement in training and scientific research and are highly motivated by

    • UPC: 438635308

  • Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente - eBook

    I Sistemi Informativi Geografici (GIS) non sono più una prerogativa di una ristretta cerchia di esperti ma stanno diventando strumenti di lavoro quotidiano, grazie alle potenzialità di gestione e analisi spaziale e alla crescente richiesta

    • UPC: 755589328

  • Digital Forensics with Open Source Tools

    "Digital Forensics with Open Source Tools" is the definitive book on investigating and analyzing computer systems and media using open source tools. The book is a technical procedural guide and explains the use of these

    • UPC: 14494429

  • Postgresql: Up and Running : A Practical Guide to the Advanced Open Source Database

    Thinking of migrating to PostgreSQL? This clear, fast-paced introduction helps you understand and use this open source database system. Not only will you learn about the enterprise class features in versions 9.5 to 10, you'll

    • UPC: 56141720

  • Remote Sensing and GIS for Ecologists : Using Open Source Software

    This book will allow ecologists to get started with the application of remote sensing and to understand its potential and limitations. Using practical examples, the book covers all necessary steps from planning field campaigns to

    • UPC: 46923487

  • Tangible Modeling with Open Source GIS - eBook

    This book provides an overview of the latest developments in the fast growing field of tangible user interfaces.  It presents a new type of modeling environment where the users interact with geospatial data and simulations using 3D physical

    • UPC: 899428274

  • Web Mapping Illustrated : Using Open Source GIS Toolkits

    With the help of the Internet and accompanying tools, creating and publishing online maps has become easier and rich with options. A city guide web site can use maps to show the location of restaurants,

    • UPC: 3903888

  • A Quick Introduction to Free and Open Source GIS

    Top 5 Open Source GIS Software - Mapping in GIS

    Lesson 5 - Part 1: Intro to Open Source GIS