Introduction to Geoinformatics

Geoinformatics is the integration of different disciplinesdealing with spatial information. The advent of Satellite RemoteSensing and subsequent development of Global Positioning System(GPS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) have madesignificant changes in surveying and map making. In light of this,both in the academia and the industry, these topics have beenbrought together under one umbrella term-Geoinformatics. This isthe first comprehensive study on Geoinformatics meant for studentsand professionals which brings together the essential elements ofPhotogrammetry, Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS. A basic understandingof these components is crucial for carrying out various types ofsurveys, navigation, geodynamics, hydrology, disaster management,etc. The book is conceptually divided into four parts: 'Part I:Photogrammetry' covers aerial photography, stereoscopic vision,radial line methods and map compilation, and aerial mosaics 'PartII: Remote Sensing' discusses basic concepts of remote sensing,data acquisition system, multispectral remote sensing, remotesensing in thermal infrared region, remote sensing in microwaveregion, satellite remote sensing, and satellite imageinterpretation 'Part III: Global Positioning System' dwells on map,map projection, global positioning system, differential GPS, andGPS applications 'Part IV: Geographical Information System' focuseson database management system and geographical information systemHighlights of the book: Provides theoretical and practice-basedknowledge about essential elements of Photogrammetry, RemoteSensing, GPS and GIS Each chapter includes Suggestions for FurtherReading and Frequently Asked Questions Lucid presentation supportedby line diagrams and illustrations Simplified and illustratednarration ideal for students of Geoinformatics, environmentstudies, geology, and geography and professionals pursuing GPS andGIS A systematic approach to the subject coupled with lucidnarration and suitable illustrations, An Introduction toGeoinformatics will be invaluable for students pursuing variouscourses on Geoinformatics, environment studies, geology, andgeography and will prove useful and handy for professionalspursuing GPS and GIS

Edition:

14

Published:

01/01/2014