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Pro oracle spatial for oracle database 11g
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Experts voice in Oracle
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Apress, 2007
Physical Description:
xxxiv, 787 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781590598993

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Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g shows you how to take advantage of Oracle Database's built-in feature set for working with location-based data. The book addresses the special nature of spatial data and its role in professional and consumer applications. It also details issues in spatial data management and covers how spatial information is used to understand business and support decisions, to manage customer relations, and to better serve private and corporate users. When you read this book, you're learning from the very best, the authors are key players on the team that develops the Oracle Spatial feature set.


Author Notes

Ravi Kothuri holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has been an active researcher and developer in the spatial and multimedia areas for the past 12 years. He serves as the project lead and software architect for various projects in Oracle Spatial. He has around 15 patents (some pending) on specific Oracle technology and has authored numerous articles for database conferences and journals. Other activities include teaching database courses for undergrads and reviewing of research articles for spatial and database conferences. Ravi enjoys music, movies, and playing with children.


Table of Contents

1 Overview
2 Basic Spatial
3 Spatial and Network Analysis
4 Visualization
5 Spatial in Applications
6 Appendixes