GIS technology applications in environmental and earth sciences [electronic resource] / Bai Tian.

General Overview of GIS. Collecting Field Data More Efficiently with GIS AND GPS Technologies. Processing and Analyzing Data to Extract Useful and Meaningful Information. Mapping and Analyzing Geology Data with GIS. Data Modeling and Visualization. Sharing GIS Data and Maps through the Internet.

This book starts with an overview of GIS technology, what GIS technology is, what it can do, what software products are available, etc. Then, throughout the book, the author explains with many case studies, programs, maps, graphics, and 3D models how GIS and other related technologies can be used to automate mapping processes, collect, process, edit, store, manage, and share datasets, statistically analyze data, model, and visualize large datasets to understand patterns, trends, and relationships to make educated decisions. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in GIS and related technologies, geology, natural resource, and environmental science.