Understanding GIS : an ArcGIS project workbook /
Christian Harder, Tim Ormsby, Thomas Balstrøm.
- Redlands, Calif. : Esri Press, 2011.
- xv, 360 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Accompanying DVD-ROM contains project data. Includes index.
Foreword -- Preface -- What's new in the second edition? -- Frame the problem and explore the study area -- Frame the problem -- Explore the study area -- Do exploratory data analysis -- Preview data -- List the data requirements -- Examine data -- Reframe the problem statement -- Choose the data -- Choose datasets -- Choose a coordinate system -- Build the database -- Create a geodatabase -- Project a feature class -- Convert feature classes -- Prepare the city and county data -- Prepare the river data -- Prepare the park data -- Prepare the block group data -- Prepare the parcel data -- Edit data -- Edit a feature -- Create a new park feature -- Conduct the analysis -- Establish proximity zones -- Apply demographic constraints -- Select suitable parcels -- Clean up the map and geodatabase -- Evaluate results -- Automate the analysis -- Set up the model t -- Build the model (Part I) -- Build the model (Part 2) -- Run the model as a tool -- Document and share the model -- Present analysis results -- Create the main map -- Place inset maps and graphs -- Finish the map -- Share results online -- Analysis issues -- Data and photo credits and data license agreement -- Index. Lesson 1. Exercise 1a. Exercise 1b. Lesson 2. Exercise 2a. Exercise 2b. Exercise 2c. Lesson 3. Exercise 3a. Exercise 3b. Lesson 4. Exercise 4a. Exercise 4b. Exercise 4c. Exercise 4d. Exercise 4e. Exercise 4f. Exercise 4g. Exercise 4h. Lesson 5. Exercise 5a. Exercise 5b. Lesson 6. Exercise 6a. Exercise 6b. Exercise 6c. Exercise 6d. Exercise 6e. Lesson 7. Exercise 7a. Exercise 7b. Exercise 7c. Exercise 7d. Exercise 7e. Lesson 8. Exercise 8a. Exercise 8b. Exercise 8c. Lesson 9. Appendix A. Appendix B.
Understanding GIS: An ArcGIS Project Workbook explains the methods, tools, and processes needed to apply full-scale GIS analysis to a spatially-based problem. This book lets you assume the role of a GIS analyst challenged with finding the best location for a new park along the Los Angeles River in Southern California. The problem is complex: you need vacant land that's close to the river in park-poor urban neighborhoods with lots of families. The book provides the starting data and guidance you need to perform a complete GIS analysis: explore the study area; evaluate the data; build a database; process, edit, and analyze the data; model alternative outcomes; map your findings, and share your results on interactive web maps. Through this process, you develop critical-thinking and geographic problem-solving skills. You also learn to use ArcGIS® 10.1 for Desktop software from Esri®. Understanding GIS: An ArcGIS Project Workbook includes valuable learning materials: Self-paced tutorials. The project is carried out progressively in nine lessons comprising more than thirty exercises. Each exercise has step-by-step instructions, graphics to confirm your results, and explanations of key concepts. ArcGIS 10.1 for Desktop software. The book includes access to a 180-day software trial to perform the analysis. The book's DVD includes starting data for the project. An online Understanding GIS web site includes the book's final lesson in PDF format, "GIS TV" videos that walk you through the exercises in real time, exercise results for each lesson, discussion forums, and links to L.A. River content in ArcGIS Online.
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Geographic information systems. Geographic information systems.