Regional and Urban GIS: A Decision Support Approach

Book Details

• Author/Editor: Timothy L. Nyerges (Editor), Piotr Jankowski

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardcover

• Release Date: 01-12-2010

• ISBN: 8131603695

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches

About the Book
This unique text introduces students and professionals to the ways in which Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can inform decision-making processes, particularly in addressing complex community and environmental challenges. The book offers a step-by-step guide to GIS-based decision analysis methods and techniques, covering critical urban and regional issues such as land management, transportation, and water resource management, as well as decision-making processes like planning, programming improvements, and implementation.

Real-world case studies are interspersed throughout, illustrating how GIS-based decision support systems operate in various contexts, with a focus on community and regional sustainability management. Ideal for academic courses, the book strengthens learning with end-of-chapter review questions, while the 18 color illustrations provide a visual understanding of the concepts.

About the Authors/Editors
Timothy L. Nyerges is a Professor of Geography and an Affiliate Professor at the Water Center at the University of Washington.
Piotr Jankowski is a Professor of Geography and Co-Director of the Center for Earth Systems Analysis Research at San Diego State University.