Presents the integrated use of geotechnologies such as GIS, GPS, Digital Photogrammetry, and Visualization, along with underlying theory of GIS and GPS.
Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Geotechnology and Integration. 2. Geodetics. 3. Cartography, Mapping, and Map Serving. 4. Geographic Information Systems. 5. Global Positioning Systems. 6. Geotechnology Integration. 7. Sensors and Instrumentation. 8. Digital Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. 9. Visualization. References. Index.
JEFF THURSTON is Director of Vector One GIS and Visualization in Berlin, Germany. THOMAS K. POIKER is a professor at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. J. PATRICK MOORE is Director of Integral GIS in Seattle, Washington.
...a fine introductory text...many practical, simple examples, to illustrate principles... (The Photogrammetric Record, December 2004) "This book is a unique resource for GIS professionals and students familiar with GIS." (ArcUser, April-June 2004)