Encyclopaedia of Geo-Informatics : Incorporating GIS and Remote Sensing (5 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I. Computers and GIS: Preface. 1. History of computers. 2. Computer architecture. 3. Computer software concepts. 4. Application softwares for computers. 5. Database management system. 6. Data communications. 7. Internet basics. 8. Internet mapping: serving geographic data on the web. 9. Public--access GIS. 10. Disaster response networks. 11. A GIS on every desktop. 12. Building an internet-based spatial data library. 13. National real estate finder. 14. Bioregional geographic information server. 15. Airport noise and the community. 16. Service technician routing. 17. Highway management information systems. 18. Internet yellow pages. 19. Scientific data publishing. 20. Maps and data servers. 21. Introduction to AutoCAD. 22. Advantages of CAD. 23. Features of AutoCAD. 24. Frequently asked questions. 25. Parts of the computer. 26. DOS. 27. AutoCAD commands. 28. Blocks. 29. Terms to know.

Vol. II. Principles of Remote Sensing: Preface. 30. Introduction to remote sensing. 31. Remote sensing data acquisition alternatives. 32. Image processing systems. 33. Initial statistics extraction. 34. Initial display alternatives and scientific visualisation. 35. Image preprocessing: radiometric and geometric correction. 36. Microwave remote sensing. 37. Basic principles of photogrammetry. 38. Introduction of visual image interpretation. 39. Image enhancement. 40. Thematic information extraction: image classification. 41. Digital change detection.

Vol. III. GIS and Spatial Data Base Management: Preface. 42. Introduction to GIS. 43. Defining GIS. 44. The uses of GIS. 45. An overview of the GIS industry and GIS software. 46. Why implement a GIS? 47. GIS data sources, collection, and entry gathering the information needed to make a GIS useful. 48. GIS data formats and standards. 49. Types of GIS analysis. 50. The economics of GIS base map accuracy. 51. GIS data quality. 52. Planning a GIS. 53. Implementing a GIS. 54. Selecting a GIS. 55. Four leading GIS Vendor\'s products in review. 56.  Keys to successful GIS implementation. 57. A case study in GIS implementations: Clinton Township, MI. 58. A case study in GIS implementations Prince William Contry, Virginia. 59. GIS data representations. 60. The structures of geographic data. 61. The shape of features. 62. Linear modelling with networks. 63. Cell-based modelling with rasters. 64. Surface modelling with TUNs. 65. Finding locations. 66. Object modelling and geodatabases. 67. How maps inform. 68. Smart features. 69. Managing work flow with versions. 70. Geodatabase design guide.

Vol. IV. Resource Management and GIS: Preface. 71. Modern cartography techniques. 72. Mapping the use and misuse of lands of Indian arid zone. 73. Cartology a resource to relief. 74. Computer application in 3-D perspective cartographic approach. 75. Cartographic data, derivatives, thematic overlays and applications. 76. Digital cartography or GIS for resource management and mapping. 77. Digital cartographic specifications for forest surveys. 78. Cartography by man versus Cartography by computers. 79. Digital cartography: perspective of the geoscientific community. 80. Image understanding techniques for onboard digital cartography. 81. Use of photography for creating a cartographic data-base. 82. Relevance of application of digital cartography for developmental planning process in developing nation. 83. Digitization process unveils secrecy of maps--a new era for cartography: some views on future state of mapping requirements. 84. Cartography of forest type thematic maps. 85. Modern digital cartography and geographic information processing . 86. Managing natural resources. 87. Oil and Gas exploration. 88. Agriculture. 89. Deforestation. 90. Air pollution. 91. Mining borate ore. 92. Clean water. 93. Reclaiming brown fields. 94. Coastal protection. 95. Forests and wildfires. 96. Endangered species. 97. Disaster planning and recovery. 98. Conservation in classrooms. 99. GIS data for natural resource applications. 100. Planning support systems: a new perspective on computer-aided planning. 101. Locational models, geographic information, and planning support systems. 102. Sketch planning: systematic methods in planning and its support. 103. Structure of a planning support system for urban  development. 104. Integrated land use and transport modelling: the tranus experience.

Vol. V. Planning Geography: Preface. 105. Nature of physical geography. 106. Origin of the earth. 107. Age of the earth. 108. Structure of the earth\'s interior. 109. Continents and ocean basins. 110. Theory of Isostasy. 111. Glacial and periglacial landforms. 112. Desert and tropical landforms. 113. Coastal features. 114. Environmental controls. 115. Dispersal and adaptation. 116. Major natural ecosystems. 117. Physical geography and man human impact on the natural environment. 118. Earthquakes.

"Geo-Informatics is an IT based/assisted appropriate technology that codes mapping information in digital form using points on a grid covering a given area. This permits the delineation of many kinds of spatial data at any scale and allows comparisons of the spatial distribution of any number of variables. In cities, for example, one can look at the distribution (in space) and interactions among several factors.

This can include such things as the quality of housing, transportation patterns, water supply, waste water, ethnicity of population, incidence of crime and so forth. Other variables can be used as well to explain the dynamics of human interaction and physical processes in cities.

In a similar way, in the natural scene, other factors can be examined. These might include the distribution and habitats of plants and animals. Other important issues such as geology, soil, climate, and vegetation might be considered. All these considerations as well as population numbers and species, topography, and human activity can all be located in space.

This unique encyclopaedia will be of great use for the central and state Government Ministries and departments, disaster management cells of different states and union territories, public works/roads departments, tourism organisations and United Nations related organisations dealing with remote sensing, geographical information system and geo-informatics besides universities, colleges, institutions and polytechnics dealing with certificate, diploma, bachelor\'s master\'s and doctoral degree programmes in the areas of GIS and remote sensing in India as well as in the rest of the world. Different volumes include titles like computer concepts, GIS, physical geography, remote sensing, spatial database design, map digitization, cartography, map analysis, land use planning besides information extraction from images." (jacket)