Geographic information systems (GIS) for disaster management /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Brian Tomaszewski.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xv, 295 pages :
Other Physical Details
color illustrations;
Dimensions
26 cm.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"... [P]rovides coverage of the basics of GIS. It examines what GIS can and can't do, GIS data formats (vector, raster, imagery), and basic GIS functions including analysis, map production/cartography, and data modeling. It presents a series of real-life case studies that illustrate the GIS concepts discussed in each chapter. These case studies supply readers with an understanding of the applicability of GIS to the full disaster management cycle." -- back cover.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Disaster relief-- Geographic information systems.
Emergency management-- Geographic information systems.