The Global Positioning System and GIS

By Michael Kennedy and Alexander Kennedy

Book Overview

The Global Positioning System and Geographical Information Systems, working in tandem, provide a powerful tool. Recent developments such as the removal of Selective Availability have not merely made these technologies more accurate but have also opened up a new seam of applications, particularly in location based services. The Global Positioning System and GIS is a clear text and guide to the use and integration of these powerful technologies, with each topic combining an overview with a step-by-step approach. This significantly revised and extended second edition now comes with a set of resources on a CD-ROM, including an instructor's guide, demonstration data and exercises. It is a straightforward introductory text for students and teachers on GIS/GPS courses as well as a practical and introductory field manual for mapping science professionals, giving basic practical guidance, particularly to the integrated use of ESRI's GIS software with Trimble's GPS hardware.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415286085
• ISBN13: 9780415286084
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

GPS/GIS made easy

This book is an excellent teaching guide for new GPS/GIS users. It gives excellent step by step instructions in useing the Trimble receivers. The only downfall is that it needs updating for current Pathfinder software.