Encyclopaedia of Geo Informatics : Incorporating GIS and Remote Sensing (5 Vols-Set)

Contents Vol. I Computers and GIS Preface. 1. History of computers. 2. Computer architecture. 3. Computer software concepts. 4. Application softwares for computers. 5. Database management system. 6. Data communications. 7. Internet basics. 8. Internet mapping serving geographic data on the web. 9. Public access GIS. 10. Disaster response networks. 11. A GIS on every desktop. 12. Building an internet based spatial data library. 13. National real estate finder. 14. Bioregional geographic information server. 15. Airport noise and the community. 16. Service technician routing. 17. Highway management information systems. 18. Internet yellow pages. 19. Scientific data publishing. 20. Maps and data servers. 21. Introduction to AutoCAD. 22. Advantages of CAD. 23. Features of AutoCAD. 24. Frequently asked questions. 25. Parts of the computer. 26. DOS. 27. AutoCAD commands. 28. Blocks. 29. Terms to know. Vol. II Principles of Remote Sensing Preface. 30. Introduction to remote sensing. 31. Remote sensing data acquisition alternatives. 32. Image processing systems. 33. Initial statistics extraction. 34. Initial display alternatives and scientific visualisation. 35. Image preprocessing radiometric and geometric correction. 36. Microwave remote sensing. 37. Basic principles of photogrammetry. 38. Introduction of visual image interpretation. 39. Image enhancement. 40. Thematic information extraction image classification. 41. Digital change detection. Vol. III GIS and Spatial Data Base Management Preface. 42. Introduction to GIS. 43. Defining GIS. 44. The uses of GIS. 45. An overview of the GIS industry and GIS software. 46. Why implement a GIS. 47. GIS data sources collection and entry gathering the information needed to make a GIS useful. 48. GIS data formats and standards. 49. Types of GIS analysis. 50. The economics of GIS base map accuracy. 51. GIS data quality. 52. Planning a GIS. 53. Implementing a GIS. 54. Selecting a GIS. 55. Four leading GIS Vendor's products in review. 56. Keys to successful GIS implementation. 57. A case study in GIS implementations Clinton Township MI. 58. A case study in GIS implementations Prince William Contry Virginia. 59. GIS data representations. 60. The structures of geographic data. 61. The shape of features. 62. Linear modelling with networks. 63. Cell based modelling with rasters. 64. Surface modelling with TUNs. 65. Finding locations. 66. Object modelling and geodatabases. 67. How maps inform. 68. Smart features. 69. Managing work flow with versions. 70. Geodatabase design guide. Vol. IV Resource Management and GIS Preface. 71. Modern cartography techniques. 72. Mapping the use and misuse of lands of Indian arid zone. 73. Cartology a resource to relief. 74. Computer application in 3 D perspective cartographic approach. 75. Cartographic data derivatives thematic overlays and applications. 76. Digital cartography or GIS for resource management and mapping. 77. Digital cartographic specifications for forest surveys. 78. Cartography by man versus Cartography by computers. 79. Digital cartography perspective of the geoscientific community. 80. Image understanding techniques for onboard digital cartography. 81. Use of photography for creating a cartographic data base. 82. Relevance of application of digital cartography for developmental planning process in developing nation. 83. Digitization process unveils secrecy of maps a new era for cartography some views on future state of mapping requirements. 84. Cartography of forest type thematic maps. 85. Modern digital cartography and geographic information processing. 86. Managing natural resources. 87. Oil and Gas exploration. 88. Agriculture. 89. Deforestation. 90. Air pollution. 91. Mining borate ore. 92. Clean water. 93. Reclaiming brown fields. 94. Coastal protection. 95. Forests and wildfires. 96. Endangered species. 97. Disaster planning and recovery. 98. Conservation in classrooms. 99. GIS data for natural resource applications. 100. Planning support syst.…