KEY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES IN GIS

Book Details:

• ISBN: 9789354796951

• Author: Jochen Albrecht

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Publication Year: 2025

• Binding: Hardback

• Pages: 120

• Sale Territory: India Only

About the Book
Key Concepts and Techniques in GIS is a concise and informative overview of the foundational principles behind Geographic Information Science (GIS). Written by Jochen Albrecht, this book offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts, techniques, and tools needed to analyze spatial data effectively.

The book is structured into short, clear chapters that focus on core topics such as spatial relationships, data creation, and access, as well as the application of modeling techniques like map algebra and spatial statistics. It also delves into more advanced topics, such as geocomputation, neural networks, and agent-based modeling. Ideal for GIS students and practitioners, this text is an excellent resource for those looking to enhance their understanding of spatial data analysis and its applications.

Key Concepts Covered:

• Creation and access of digital spatial data

• Spatial relationships and combining data

• Modeling techniques, including map algebra

• Spatial statistics and spatial analysis

• Geocomputation, including neural networks, cellular automata, and agent-based modeling

• Four-dimensional modeling

About the Author
Jochen Albrecht is a faculty member at Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY). With extensive expertise in GIS and spatial analysis, he is an established authority in the field, contributing significantly to the development of GIS techniques and their practical applications.