GIS Algorithms

1st Edition

Ningchuan Xiao
eISBN-13: 9781473933460

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Geographic information systems (GIS) have become increasingly important in helping us understand complex social, economic, and natural dynamics where spatial components play a key role. The critical algorithms used in GIS, however, are notoriously difficult to both teach and understand, in part due to the lack of a coherent representation. GIS Algorithms attempts to address this problem by combining rigorous formal language with example case studies and student exercises.<br/>
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Using Python code throughout, Xiao breaks the subject down into three fundamental areas:<br/>

Geometric Algorithms
Spatial Indexing
Spatial Analysis and Modelling

With its comprehensive coverage of the many algorithms involved, GIS Algorithms is a key new textbook in this complex and critical area of geography.

Sold By SAGE Publications
ISBNs 1473933463, 9781446274330, 9781473933460, 9781446274330
Language English
Number of Pages 336
Edition 1st