Integrated geospatial technologies : a guide to GPS, GIS, and data logging

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Personal Author:

Thurston, Jeff, 1956-

Publication Information:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, 2003

ISBN:

9780471244097

Subject Term:

Geographic information systems

Global Positioning System

Added Author:

Moore, J. Patrick, 1961-

Poiker, Thomas K.

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Discusses the underlying theory of GPS and GIS without becoming overly technical.
* Includes case studies presenting international experience and real-world applications.
* Provides discussions of instrumentation and guidelines for selecting the right device for the job.

Author Notes

Jeff Thurston is Director of Vector One GIS and Visualization in Berlin, Germany.

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
1 Geotechnology and Integration	p. 1
1.1 Introduction	p. 1
1.2 Position Data	p. 4
1.3 Compass Readings	p. 8
1.4 Navigation and Agriculture Applications	p. 9
1.5 Time and Distance Data	p. 12
1.6 Integrative Modeling	p. 15
1.7 Scale and Generalization	p. 16
1.8 Visual Communication	p. 18
1.9 Data Standards	p. 22
Exercises	p. 24
2 Geodetics	p. 26
2.1 Introduction	p. 26
2.2 Longitude and Latitude	p. 28
2.3 Distance by Time	p. 29
2.4 Universal Transverse Mercator	p. 33
2.5 Datums	p. 35
2.6 Scale Representation	p. 36
2.7 Accuracy and Precision	p. 38
2.8 Coordinates	p. 41
2.9 Data Formats	p. 46
2.10 Thematic Incongruence	p. 48
Exercises	p. 49
3 Cartography, Mapping, and Map Serving	p. 50
3.1 Introduction	p. 50
3.2 Cartographic Perception	p. 53
3.3 Elimination	p. 55
3.4 Aggregation	p. 55
3.5 Classification	p. 60
3.6 Boundaries	p. 66
3.7 Communities	p. 69
3.8 Cartographic Distribution	p. 72
3.9 Map Serving	p. 73
3.10 Interoperability	p. 75
3.11 TCP/IP	p. 76
3.12 Usefulness	p. 80
Exercises	p. 81
4 Geographic Information Systems	p. 83
4.1 Introduction	p. 83
4.2 GIS Terminology	p. 85
4.3 Spatial Models	p. 87
4.4 Distance-Based Operations	p. 118
4.5 Overlay	p. 119
4.6 Generalization	p. 120
4.7 GIS and Models	p. 121
4.8 Spatial Decision Support Systems	p. 124
4.9 Visualization: The New Cartography	p. 125
4.10 Databases	p. 129
4.11 What a Map Is	p. 129
4.12 Multimedia	p. 130
4.13 Conclusions	p. 132
Exercises	p. 133
5 Global Positioning Systems	p. 134
5.1 Introduction	p. 134
5.2 GPS and Wireless	p. 135
5.3 GPS History	p. 136
5.4 GPS Accuracy and Description	p. 139
5.5 GPS Segments	p. 142
5.6 Error Budget	p. 144
5.7 Dilution of Precision	p. 145
5.8 Differential Correction	p. 147
5.9 GPS and GIS Surfaces	p. 152
5.10 Static and Dynamic Sampling	p. 153
5.11 Mission Planning	p. 155
5.12 GPS Vector and Raster Models	p. 160
Exercises	p. 161
6 Geotechnology Integration	p. 162
6.1 Introduction	p. 162
6.2 Research Paradigm	p. 165
6.3 GIS and IT	p. 167
6.4 Job Descriptions	p. 167
6.5 Conceptual GIS Integration	p. 169
6.6 Complementary Technology	p. 170
6.7 Raster and Vector Integration	p. 171
6.8 Digitization	p. 174
6.9 Functional GIS Integration	p. 175
6.10 Disk Storage	p. 177
6.11 Spatial Integration	p. 178
Exercises	p. 179
7 Sensors and Instrumentation	p. 181
7.1 Introduction	p. 181
7.2 Laser Offsets and GPS	p. 183
7.3 Data Loggers	p. 185
7.4 Sensors	p. 187
7.5 Data Loggers and Visualization	p. 189
7.6 Sensor Portability	p. 190
7.7 GPS and Telemetry Tracking of Animals	p. 192
7.8 Sensors and Modeling	p. 195
7.9 Risk, Threat, and Security	p. 196
7.10 Medical Geography and Epidemiology	p. 198
Exercises	p. 201
8 Digital Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing	p. 204
8.1 Introduction	p. 204
8.2 Photogrammetry	p. 205
8.3 Mosaics and Ortho Photos	p. 211
8.4 Image Registration	p. 212
8.5 Aerial Photo Interpretation	p. 214
8.6 Photo Interpretation and GIS	p. 217
8.7 Remote Sensors	p. 217
8.8 Imaging Satellites	p. 218
8.9 Satellite Products	p. 220
8.10 Identification and Delineation	p. 221
Exercises	p. 222
9 Visualization	p. 224
9.1 Introduction	p. 224
9.2 Two-Dimensional Visualization	p. 229
9.3 Two Dimensions and Integration	p. 236
9.4 Graphics Formats	p. 238
9.5 Three-Dimensional Visualization	p. 240
9.6 Vertical GIS and Visualization	p. 243
9.7 LIDAR	p. 245
9.8 Three-Dimensional Environments	p. 247
9.9 Four-Dimensional Visualization	p. 250
Exercises	p. 251
References	p. 253
Index	p. 261

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