GIS/GPS Introduction & "Classic" Text Books

Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography by Christopher B. Jones 272 pages (December 1997) - Presents the fundamental concepts in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), emphasizing the techniques in management, analysis, and graphic display of spatial information.

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Flattening the Earth : Two Thousand Years of Map Projections by John P. Synder, John P. Snyder (Paperback - December 1997) - Snyder discusses and illustrates the hundreds of known projections from before 500 B.C. to the present, emphasizing developments since the Renaissance--when the concept of a round earth gained acceptance--as mapmakers used increasingly sophisticated mathematical techniques to create ever more accurate projections. He closes with a look at the variety of projections made possible today by the speed and power of computers. The volume includes 170 illustrations. The text is not mathematically based and is accessible to non-specialists.

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Map Projection Transformation : Principles and Applications by Q. Yang, et al (Paperback - January 2000) - With the advance of science and technology, there have been breakthroughs in the field of classical research and methods of map projection. Transformation in this area of research in mathematical cartography newly developed over the last 25 years. This book reflects several aspects of this development especially in terms of theory and methods.

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Introduction to Geodesy : The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy (Wiley Series in Surveying and Boundary Control) by James R. Smith (Paperback - March 1997) - Geodesy refers to the science ofmeasuring the earth. It has applications in areas as diverse as surveying, navigation, seismology, cartography, geology, and oceanic and atmospheric science. This book introduces readers to geodesy without the usual emphasis on complex mathematics.

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Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective by John R. Jensen, 316 pages 2 edition (August 24, 1995) - This text focuses exclusively on the art and science of digital image processing of satellite and aircraft-derived remotely-sensed data for resource management. Extensively illustrated, it explains how to extract biophysical information from remote sensor data for almost all multidisciplinary land-based environmental projects. Part of the Prentice Hall Series Geographic Information Science.

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Elements of Cartography by Arthur H. Robinson, et al (Hardcover - February 1995) - Recognized as the classic resource in cartography, this text continues to integrate the latest modern technology with traditional cartographic principles. The balanced author team provides a solid conceptual foundation in the basic principles of cartography while introducing the newest technological advances which have greatly altered modern cartographic techniques. New features include a complete updating of topical data and a shift in emphasis from ``small-scale to all-scale maps.''

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Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, 4th Edition by Thomas M. Lillesand, Ralph W. Kiefer (Hardcover) - This revised and updated edition expands the discussion of such topics as photointerpretation strategies, hyperspectral scanning, classification accuracy assessment, and new satellite systems. It also greatly increases the emphasis on the intimate two-way relationship between remote sensing and GIS. There are many new line drawings and photographic illustrations, and over half of the (24) color plates are new.

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Beyond Mapping: Concepts, Algorithms, and Issues in GIS by Joseph K. Berry (Paperback) - This book discusses maps as data with data structure implications; roving windows; spatial data modeling and management; assessing variability, shape, and pattern of map features; overlaying maps; cost-benefit analysis; algorithms involved in slope, distance, and connectivity; and cartographic and spatial modeling. A disk containing four-color graphics, including charts and maps, is also available. Provides a GIS glossary. Includes a list of recommended readings for each topic.

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How to Lie With Maps by Mark Monmonier, H. J. De Blij 2nd edition (April 1996) - Originally published to wide acclaim, this lively, cleverly illustrated essay on the use and abuse of maps teaches us how to evaluate maps critically and promotes a healthy skepticism about these easy-to-manipulate models of reality. As Monmonier shows, maps not only point the way and provide information, maps lie. In fact, they must. To show how maps distort, Monmonier introduces basic principles of mapmaking, gives entertaining examples of the misuse of maps in situations from zoning disputes to census reports, and covers all the typical kinds of distortions from deliberate oversimplifications to the misleading use of color.

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Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective by John R. Jensen (Hardcover) 544 pages 1 edition (January 3, 2000) - This text introduces the fundamental principles of remote sensing from an earth resource perspective. This book is a companion volume to Dr. Jensen's widely-adopted Introductory Digital Image Processing. Emphasis in this book is placed on manual, visual image analysis of the remote sensor data using introductory photogrammetric techniques.It reviews the nature of electromagnetic radiation and how the reflected or emitted energy in the visible, near-infrared, middle-infrared, thermal infrared, and microwave portions of the spectrum can be collected by a variety of sensor systems and analyzed.

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Assessing the Accuracy of Remotely Sensed Data : Principles and Practices by Russell G. Congalton, Kass Green 180 pages (October 1998) - Because the accuracy of remotely sensed data is critical to any successful mapping project, accuracy assessment is an important tool for anyone who uses remote sensing. This is a complete guide to assessing the accuracy of maps generated from remotely sensed data, and the only book available that is devoted solely to this complex topic.

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Multidimensional Geographic Information Science by Jonathan Raper 320 pages (December 2000) - This text focuses on the ways in which GIS could be made multi-dimensional, based on modelling limitations of current two-dimensional GIS. It suggests extending GIS to incorporate the third dimension, 3D GIS, and spatio-temporal GIS.

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Spatial Models and GIS : New and Potential Models by Stewart Fotheringham, et al (Hardcover - January 2000) - Spatial models have been used in the environmental and social sciences for many years. This book explores the potential of using GIS in spatial modelling, and its probable impact on amongst others environmental and socio-economic modeling.


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