GIS Fundamentals, 7th Edition

Geographic Informations Systems are computer-based tools for the entry, maintenance, and analysis of spatial data. GIS are critical for effective resource management, and have been applied across a wide range of science, business, and government projects.

This book is used by many instructors, students, and professionals. It offers a broad introduction to the theory and application of GIS, suitable for use in a first-year GIS class, along with in-depth treatment of many topics that make useful in advanced courses and as a reference for the GIS practitioner. This seventh edition balances theoretical and practical material, so that people may apply knowledge of GIS in the solution of real-world problems. Each chapter has been updated, with over 40 new/improved figures. Topics treated include an introduction to GIS, spatial data models, map projections, data entry, image data, GNSS, digital data, database systems, general spatial analysis, raster analysis, terrain modeling, metadata, standards, and accuracy. This volume is printed in high-quality grayscale in order to keep the price reasonable for students. Full color images and other additional material including lecture material, lab exercises, and ebooks, may be found at the companion website www.gisfundamentals.org.