Topological Data Structures for Surfaces (Hardcover)

Sanjay Rana

ISBN 10: 0470851511 / ISBN 13: 9780470851517

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2004

About this Item

Hardcover. In Geography and GIS, surfaces can be analysed and visualised through various data structures, and topological data structures describe surfaces in the form of a relationship between certain surface-specific features. Drawn from many disciplines with a strong applied aspect, this is a research-led, interdisciplinary approach to the creation, analysis and visualisation of surfaces, focussing on topological data structures. Topological Data Structures for Surfaces: an introduction for Geographical Information Science describes the concepts and applications of these data structures. The book focuses on how these data structures can be used to analyse and visualise surface datasets from a range of disciplines such as human geography, computer graphics, metrology, and physical geography. Divided into two Parts, Part I defines the topological surface data structures and explains the various automated methods used for their generation. Part II demonstrates a number of applications of surface networks in diverse fields, ranging from sub-atomic particle collision visualisation to the study of population density patterns. To ensure that the material is accessible, each Part is prefaced by an overview of the techniques and application. Provides GI scientists and geographers with an accessible overview of current surface topology research.Algorithms are presented and explained with practical examples of their usage.Features an accompanying website developed by the Editor - This book is invaluable for researchers and postgraduate students working in departments of GI Science, Geography and Computer Science. It also constitutes key reference material for Masters students working on surface analysis projects as part of a GI Science or Computer Science programme. Presents a research led, interdisciplinary approach to the creation, analysis and visualisation of topological data structures. This book discusses the relevant techniques and applications at a level and format that is suitable for the non computer scientist. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Topological Data Structures for Surfaces (Hardcover)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470851511
• ISBN 13: 9780470851517
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In Geography and GIS, surfaces can be analysed and visualised through various data structures, and topological data structures describe surfaces in the form of a relationship between certain surface-specific features. Drawn from many disciplines with a strong applied aspect, this is a research-led, interdisciplinary approach to the creation, analysis and visualisation of surfaces, focussing on topological data structures.

Topological Data Structures for Surfaces: an introduction for Geographical Information Science describes the concepts and applications of these data structures. The book focuses on how these data structures can be used to analyse and visualise surface datasets from a range of disciplines such as human geography, computer graphics, metrology, and physical geography. Divided into two Parts, Part I defines the topological surface data structures and explains the various automated methods used for their generation. Part II demonstrates a number of applications of surface networks in diverse fields, ranging from sub-atomic particle collision visualisation to the study of population density patterns. To ensure that the material is accessible, each Part is prefaced by an overview of the techniques and application.

• Provides GI scientists and geographers with an accessible overview of current surface topology research.
• Algorithms are presented and explained with practical examples of their usage.
• Features an accompanying website developed by the Editor - http://geog.le.ac.uk/sanjayrana/surface-networks/

This book is invaluable for researchers and postgraduate students working in departments of GI Science, Geography and Computer Science. It also constitutes key reference material for Masters students working on surface analysis projects as part of a GI Science or Computer Science programme.

About the Author

Sanjay Rana is the author of Topological Data Structures for Surfaces: An Introduction to Geographical Information Science, published by Wiley.