GIS Data Conversion: Strategies, Techniques, and Management
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (695 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1566901758 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 411 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
His experience includes being CAD/GIS manager responsible for data conversion, software development, and implementation. Pat Hohl is a senior electric engineer for Riverside, California?s Public Utilities Department.
This book provides an all-important overview of the issues involved in GIS data conversion projects, positioning data as the foundation of any GIS. Not overly technical, the book does a good job of explaining some of the more abstract concepts related to data conversion that can be difficult to convey and comprehend, such as data source types, synthesis and formats.. Among the issues readers will explore are: understanding and locating data; allocating personnel, budgets and time; documenting the process; becoming familiar with the target system; selecting conversion and input methods; understanding the ramifications of transfer standards; and safeguarding data quality
Very good introductory and reference text. A Customer This book is a very well written general introduction to data conversion in GIS. The separate chapters are written by contributors with expertise in the particular aspect of data conversion. It is readable, even by people with little technical knowledge or computer experience. I gave it to a friend of mine and he commented on this readability. There are some technical errors contained within various chapters,
. About the Author Pat Hohl is a senior electric engineer for Riverside, California?s Public Utilities Department. His experience includes being CAD/GIS manager responsible for data conversion, software development, and implementation