50 things to know when using GIS and digital map data

50 things to know when using GIS and digital map data

Tips for anyone using GIS (geographical information systems) or other map data applications. This guide condenses some of the author's 20 years of GIS experience into 50 handy tips. Ideas are helpfully grouped in categories such as "General data processing tips", "Labelling and legends" and "Map scales and projections". There are also sections with hints for specific data types, e.g. "Using boundary data" or "Geodemographics". Finally, there is a section describing key analysis techniques such as market penetration, geofencing and route optimisation.

The information is written in an easy to follow style and is intended to help both novice GIS users and those with more experience. It is not a manual, but a list of helpful hints and things to consider when approaching a mapping task. There are hints on making your coloured shaded maps more intuitive by clever choice of colours and some hints are slightly more technical, for example, information about cell formats, calculations and notes fields.

Examples are given and web addresses provided for further reading and assistance with your own projects.

This list of 50 things to know when using GIS and digital map data is a great resource for anyone involved in map based analysis, whether you are a student just embarking on your GIS career or an established professional, there will be something in this book for you.

About the author: Theresa Barlow has an MSc in Land Information Management and Mapping. Having worked in the GIS industry for over 20 years both in the private and the public sector, she is now General Manager at MAPMECHANICS, mapping and GIS specialists in London, UK.
Country USA
Manufacturer Theresa Barlow
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-05-21
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Theresa Barlow
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-05-21
Format	Kindle eBook