Geographic Information Systems: Theory & Practice, Rawat Publications, 9788170337140

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Geographic Information Systems: Theory & Practice

R. Ram Mohan Rao (Editor) Afzal Sharieff (Editor)

Synopsis

Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which formalized a few decades back as a set of computer tools, has now emerged into a powerful planning tool for a myriad of physical and human endeavours: from regional planning to scientific research; from strategic management to decision support system; from disease analysis and prevention to industrial location analysis; and from environmental management applications to military simulations. GIS is now being used across various disciplines and its applications continue to grow. The present volume has been conceived primarily to provide basic knowledge about the currently available GIS technology and its use in solving everyday geographical problems. Indian application cases presented in the book will be of vital use to students and researchers alike.

Contents: 1. Computer Basics/R. Ram Mohan Rao. 2. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems/I.V. Muralikrishna. 3. GIS: Challenges and Prospects/Brig. N. Dhal. 4. Digital Terrain Models and Related Analysis/A.M. George. 5. Storage of GIS Data and Related Data Structures/A.M. George. 6. GIS and Resource Management/R. Nagaraja. 7. Object Oriented Geographical Information System/S. Natarajan. 8. Errors in GIS Data/Mohan Rao P., S. Simhadri and Afzal Sharieff. 9. Application of GIS and Remote Sensing Methodology in the Identification of Water Potential Zones/S. Simhadri. 10. Database Management Systems/R. Ram Mohan Rao and N. Ram Kishan Rao. 11. Geomancy of Village Development: The GIS Way/Brig J.S. Ahuja. 12. GIS Data Archiving/P. Uday Shankar. 13. Potential of GIS Network in Utilities Planning and Management: A Case Study/S.K. Pathan. 14. Global Positioning System: An Introduction/Afzal Sharieff.

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About the author

Afzal Sharieff

Professor Dr. Afzal Shariegg did his M.A. in Geography form OSMANIA University. Dr. Sharieff started his teaching career in a secondary school, teaching social studies and geography. Later he was selected as a associate professor in the University. He was promoted as a reader on the basis of his work and promoted as a full fledged professor. Dr. Sharieff has attended many national seminars and workshops. He is a member of many professional bodies and he lectures on geographical issues. He writes for national newspapers and magazines.