Bai Tian. GIS technology applications in environmental and earth sciences

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016. — 256 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4987-7604-2.This book starts with an overview of GIS technology, what GIS technology is, what it can do, what software products are available, etc. Then, throughout the book, the author explains with many case studies, programs, maps, graphics, and 3D models how GIS and other related technologies can be used to automate mapping processes, collect, process, edit, store, manage, and share datasets, statistically analyze data, model, and visualize large datasets to understand patterns, trends, and relationships to make educated decisions. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in GIS and related technologies, geology, natural resource, and environmental science.General Overview of GIS
Collecting Field Data More Ef ciently with GIS and GPS
Processing and Analyzing Data to Extract Useful and
Meaningful Information
Mapping and Analyzing Geology Data with GIS
Data Modeling and Visualization
Sharing GIS Data and Maps through the Internet
Commonly Used Acronyms in GIS and Environmental Science