Geographical information systems Books

Book SynopsisUtilizing aquifer storage and recovery as a sustainable water supply solution for water-scarce regions in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam.- Water governance and transboundary data sharing in the Lower Mekong Region: a case study of Yali Hydropower Dam, Vietnam.- Diffusion of exhaust gases from waste-to-energy plant: Model and field monitoring.- Assessment of Groundwater Loss from the Holocene Aquifer of the Coastal Sand Dune: A case study in Tuy An, Phu Yen, Vietnam.

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Book SynopsisPart-I. Climate Change and Hydro-Meteorological events.- Chapter-1. Introduction to climate change and extreme events.- Chapter-2. Climate change, extreme events and resilience: a critical review.- Chapter 3. Analysis of weather- and climate-related disasters in mountain regions.- Chapter 4. Remote Sensing based analysis of future projection of  flood hazard under climate change.- Chapter 5.Spatio-temporal dynamics of Drought susceptibility using GCM models under climate change.- Chapter 6. Climate change vulnerability of water resource management: An empirical observation.- Chapter 7. Integrating modelling, monitoring, and management to minimize significant uncertainties in drought hazard decision making.- Chapter 8. Prediction of flood hazard vulnerability trend under climate change scenarios.- Chapter 9. Climate crisis drought vulnerability modeling using Geostatistics and Geospatial tools.- Part-II. Resilience to climate Crisis in the Anthropocene.- Chapter 10. Climate change, extreme events and resilience: a paradigm shift.- Chapter 11. Vulnerability and resilience to climate change in riverine ecosystems.- Chapter 12. Climate change and cloud burst: vulnerability and resilience strategies.- Chapter 13. Climate crisis, Resilience and Preparedness among Coastal Communities.- Chapter 14. Sustainable resilience for integrated river basin management under climate change .- Chapter 15. Stakeholders’ perceptions and traditional management plans to climate change resilience on extreme events.- Chapter 16. Climate change and community resilience for sustainable development.- Chapter 17. A critical review of climate change induced extreme events and management in the context of SDG 2030.

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Book SynopsisThe Delft School of Mathematical Geodesy - A brief review of the contributions by Prof. Peter J.G. Teunissen.-  Geodetic deformation analysis in the Netherlands: past, present and future.- Parameter estimation in terrestrial networked positioning and timing.-  GNSS Performance Assessment: Comparison between the Performance of Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou.- The Variance Matrix of GNSS Single Point Positioning In ClosedForm Revisited.-  Array-aided Multivariate Model for Long-range RTK.- Temporal Modelling of GNSS Receiver Code Biases in High-precision Positioning and Timing.- How weight matrix misspecifications drive PPP-RTK user performances.- LEO satellite SISRE in near-real-time.- Ambiguity-resolved kinematic performance in low Earth orbit (LEO) systems for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT).- etc...

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Book SynopsisRecent years in North America have seen a rapid development in the area of crime analysis and mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. In 1996, the US National Institute of Justice (NIJ) established the crime mapping research center (CMRC), to promote research, evaluation, development, and dissemination of GIS technology. The long-term goal is to develop a fully functional Crime Analysis System (CAS) with standardized data collection and reporting mechanisms, tools for spatial and temporal analysis, visualization of data and much more. Among the drawbacks of current crime analysis systems is their lack of tools for spatial analysis. For this reason, spatial analysts should research which current analysis techniques (or variations of such techniques) that have been already successfully applied to other areas (e.g., epidemiology, location-allocation analysis, etc.) can also be employed to the spatial analysis of crime data. This book presents a few of those cases.Table of ContentsFrom the Contents: Spatial Heterogeneity in Crime Analysis.- When Does a Drug Market Become a Drug Market? Finding the Boundaries of Illicit Event Concentrations.- Convicted Sex Offender Residential Movements.- Street-Level Spatiotemporal Crime Analysis: Examples from Bronx County, NY (2006–2010).- Exploring Spatial Patterns of Crime Using Non-Hierarchical Cluster Analysis.- Reconstitution of the Journeys to Crime and Location of their Origin in the Context of a Crime Series. A Raster Solution for a Real Case Study.- Journey-to-Crime by Gender and Age Group in Manchester, England.- Crime Scene Locations in Criminal Homicides: A Spatial Crime Analysis in a GIS Environment.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Basics of GNSS Signals.- Chapter 3 Characteristics of GNSS Reflected Signals.- Chapter 4 Ground-based GNSS Multipath Reflectometry.- Chapter 5 Interference Technology and Delay Doppler Map.- Chapter 6 GNSS Altimetry Theory and Methods.- Chapter 7 Space-based GNSS Reflectometry Theory.- Chapter 8 Sea Surface Height and Significant Wave Height Estimation.- Chapter 9 Sea Surface Wind Estimation.- Chapter 10 Soil Moisture Remote Sensing.- Chapter 11 Vegetation Remote Sensing.- Chapter 12 Snow and Ice Remote Sensing.- Chapter 13 Monitoring Surface Freeze-Thaw Status.- Chapter 14 Conclusion and Prospects.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on the ramifications of GIS usage, Digital Places shows that they are associated with far-reaching changes in the institutions in which they exist, and in the lives of those they touch.Trade Review'I would recommend this book to anyone ready to read it with a critical view of the subject matter.' - Environment and Planning, vol 26 ,1999Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part 1 The World According to Geographic Information Systems; Chapter 1 Reason and Language in Geographic Information Systems; Chapter 2 On Space in Geographic Information Systems; Chapter 3 Optical Consistency, Technologies of Location, and the Limits of Representation; Part 2 Geographic Information Systems in Practice; Chapter 4 On the Roots of Geographic Information Systems; Chapter 5 The Reshaping of Geographic Practice; Chapter 6 Who Owns Geographic Information?; Chapter 7 The Digital Individual in a Visible World; Part 3 Living with Geographic Information Systems; Chapter 8 Geographic Information Systems and the Problem of Ethical Action; Chapter 9 Beyond PaleoGIS?;

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Book SynopsisThe TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others.This book is part of a series of six volumes and provides an overview of International recent issues about ECDIS, E-Navigation and Safety at Sea and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.Table of Contentse-Navigation ConceptECDISVisualization and Presentation of Navigational InformationData Transmission and Communication SystemsSafety at Sea

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Book SynopsisA balanced review of differing approaches based on remote sensing tools and methods to assess and monitor biodiversity, carbon and water cycles, and the energy balance of terrestrial ecosystem. Earth Observation of Ecosystem Services highlights the advantages Earth observation technologies offer for quantifying and monitoring multiple ecosystem functions and services. It provides a multidisciplinary reference that expressly covers the use of remote sensing for quantifying and monitoring multiple ecosystem services. Rather than exhaustively cover all possible ecosystem services, this book takes a global look at the most relevant remote sensing approaches to estimate key ecosystem services from satellite data. Structured in four main sections, it covers carbon cycle, biodiversity, water cycle, and energy balance. Each section contains a review of conceptual and empirical methods, techniques, and case studies linking remotely sensed data to the biophysical variables and eTrade Review"… a valuable compendium of information… should serve as an impetus driving greater awareness of remote sensing technologies and their adoption in ecosystem service assessments."—African Journal of Range & Forage Science 2015, 32(1)"Monitoring and mapping ecosystem services is critical to their effective management. This book covers the latest remote sensing techniques for doing that. A must read for anyone concerned with ecosystem services."—Robert Costanza, The Australian National University"… a broad and valuable introduction to the use of remotely sensed data sets in assessing and monitoring key ecosystem services. … relevant to students and researchers interested in using earth observations in advancing their methods of inquiry. The subject matter is impressive, ranging from the carbon cycle to urban heat island effects. As humankind brings increasingly greater pressure to bear on natural systems, an improved understanding of their function in the context of change is critical. … an important contribution in explaining the utility of remotely sensed data in meeting this challenge."—Matthew C. Hansen, University of Maryland"… synthesizes the state of the art of how remote sensing can contribute to get the pulse of the planet, specifically on how our ecosystems are changing and what key benefits they provide to societies. … Timely, systematic, reliable, and easily accessible information on the flow of services to society from ecosystems is urgently needed: this book contributes one great leap forward. A massive effort from all nations will be needed to achieve full implementation of the suggested approach."—Patricia Balvanera, Centro de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México"… offers a great overview of how earth observation systems are being used, can be used in the near future and what the caveats and pitfalls are at present. … It is one of the objectives of GEO BON to provide this overview and develop capacity building programmes for the whole community. This book is a good step into that direction."—Rob H.G. Jongman, Alterra, Wageningen UR, Steering Committee GEO BON"… a valuable compendium of information… should serve as an impetus driving greater awareness of remote sensing technologies and their adoption in ecosystem service assessments."—African Journal of Range & Forage Science 2015, 32(1)"Monitoring and mapping ecosystem services is critical to their effective management. This book covers the latest remote sensing techniques for doing that. A must read for anyone concerned with ecosystem services."—Robert Costanza, The Australian National University"… a broad and valuable introduction to the use of remotely sensed data sets in assessing and monitoring key ecosystem services. … relevant to students and researchers interested in using earth observations in advancing their methods of inquiry. The subject matter is impressive, ranging from the carbon cycle to urban heat island effects. As humankind brings increasingly greater pressure to bear on natural systems, an improved understanding of their function in the context of change is critical. … an important contribution in explaining the utility of remotely sensed data in meeting this challenge."—Matthew C. Hansen, University of Maryland"… synthesizes the state of the art of how remote sensing can contribute to get the pulse of the planet, specifically on how our ecosystems are changing and what key benefits they provide to societies. … Timely, systematic, reliable, and easily accessible information on the flow of services to society from ecosystems is urgently needed: this book contributes one great leap forward. A massive effort from all nations will be needed to achieve full implementation of the suggested approach."—Patricia Balvanera, Centro de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México"… offers a great overview of how earth observation systems are being used, can be used in the near future and what the caveats and pitfalls are at present. … It is one of the objectives of GEO BON to provide this overview and develop capacity building programmes for the whole community. This book is a good step into that direction."—Rob H.G. Jongman, Alterra, Wageningen UR, Steering Committee GEO BONTable of ContentsIntroduction. Ecosystem Services Related to Biodiversity Conservation. Ecosystem Services Related to the Carbon Cycle. Ecosystem Services Related to the Water Cycle. Ecosystem Services Related to the Land-Surface Energy Balance. Challenges and Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisOutdoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services have become indispensable in people''s mobility in unfamiliar environments. Advances in key technologies (e.g., positioning and mobile devices), has spurred interest in research and development of indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services in recent years. Indoor Wayfinding and Navigation provides both breadth and depth of knowledge in designing and building indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services. It covers the types of sensors both feasible and practical for localization of users inside buildings.The book discusses current approaches, techniques, and technologies for addressing issues in indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services. It includes coverage of the cognitive, positioning, mapping, and application perspectives, an unusual but useful combination of information. This mix of different perspectives helps you better understand the issues and challenges of building indoor waTrade Review"This book is a timely addition to the resources available to researchers and practitioners in the area. This edited collection of 11 chapters, written by area experts, explores different facets of the indoor wayfinding and navigation problem, such as cognitive factors, positioning and mapping, applications of these technologies, and privacy of individuals. This book is relevant for researchers, students, and practitioners in the area. Each chapter ends with related references, which will help readers dig deeper into the subject."—Satyajayant Misra, IEEE Wireless Communications, December 2015Table of ContentsA-GPS Positioning. WiFi Positioning. RFID. Integrated sensors. Map Data Content and Sources. Routing and Directions. Architectures. Indoor Wayfinding and Navigation on Smartphones. Indoor Wayfinding and Navigation for Blind and Visually Impaired Users. Indoor Wayfinding and Navigation for Wheelchair Users. Navigation Assistance Through Social Media.

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Book SynopsisEnvironmental remote sensing plays a critical role in observing key hydrological components such as precipitation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration and total water storage on a global scale. As water security is one of the most critical issues in the world, satellite remote sensing techniques are of particular importance for emerging regions which have inadequate in-situ gauge observations. This book reviews multiple remote sensing observations, the application of remote sensing in hydrological modeling, data assimilation and hydrological capacity building in emerging regions.Trade Review"I teach Remote Sensing for Hydrology for graduate students and Ph.D. students. This book will be a perfect text book and reference book for the course. I believe this book will be a valuable textbook or reference book for senior undergraduates or graduate students with emphasis, interest, or major in remote sensing and/or hydrology." — Hongjie Xie, University of Texas at San Antonio, USATable of ContentsSatellite Remote Sensing Observations. Satellite Remote Sensing for Global Precipitation Monitoring. Diurnal Variability of Precipitation in West Africa Monsoon Region. ET Mapping Utilizing Remote Sensing Data. Soil Moisture Estimation Using Active and Passive Remote Sensing Techniques. Remote Sensing Streamflow Estimation via AMSR-E and TMI. Remote Sensing for Surface and Ground Water Observation. Total Water Storage Observed by GRACE. Modeling and Data Assimilation. The Coupled Routing and Excess Storage (CREST) Distributed Hydrological Mode. AMMAS Land Surface Model Intercomparison over West Africa. Multi-Sensor Imaging and Space-Ground Cross-Validation for 2010 Flood along Indus River, Pakistan. Hydroclimatology of Lake Victoria Region Using Hydrologic Model and Satellite Remote Sensing Data. Microwave Satellite Data for Hydrologic Modeling in an Ungauged Basin in Africa. Assimilating the Passive Microwave Streamflow Signals for Improving the Hydrological Predictions in Okavango River Basin, Africa. Statistical and Hydrologic Evaluation of Satellite Precipitation Products for Mountainous Basin. Capacity Building. Real Time Operation Hydrological Monitoring and Forecasting System for Local Decision Makers. Satellite Remote Sensing Drought Monitoring and Predictions Over the Globe. Capacity Building Efforts in Hydrological Modeling for Africa - Workshops about CREST Mode. Capacity Building for Pakistan Hydrometeorologic Hazards. Cloud-Based Cyber-Infrastructure for Disaster Monitoring sand Mitigation Mobile Device Apps for Empowering Citizen Scientists.

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Book SynopsisFuture remote sensing systems will make extensive use of Compressive Sensing (CS) as it becomes more integrated into the system design with increased high resolution sensor developments and the rising earth observation data generated each year. Written by leading experts in the field Compressive Sensing of Earth Observations provides a comprehensive and balanced coverage of the theory and applications of CS in all aspects of earth observations. This work covers a myriad of practical aspects such as the use of CS in detection of human vital signs in a cluttered environment and the corresponding modeling of rib-cage breathing. Readers are also presented with three different applications of CS to the ISAR imaging problem, which includes image reconstruction from compressed data, resolution enhancement, and image reconstruction from incomplete data. Table of ContentsPreface. Editor. Contributors. 1 Compressed Sensing: From Theory to Praxis. 2 Compressive Sensing on the Sphere: Slepian Functions for Applications in Geophysics. 3 Compressive Sensing–Based High Resolution Imaging and Tracking of Targets and Human Vital Sign Detection behind Walls. 4 Recovery Guarantees for High Resolution Radar Sensing with Compressive Illumination. 5 Compressive Sensing for Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging. 6 A Novel Compressed Sensing–Based Algorithm for Space–Time Signal Processing Using Airborne Radars. 7 Bayesian Sparse Estimation of Radar Targets in the Compressed Sensing Framework. 8 Virtual Experiments and Compressive Sensing for Subsurface Microwave Tomography. 9 Seismic Source Monitoring with Compressed Sensing. 10 Seismic Data Regularization and Imaging Based on Compressive Sensing and Sparse Optimization. 11 Land Use Classification with Sparse Models. 12 Compressive Sensing for Reconstruction, Classification, and Detection of Hyperspectral Images. 13 Structured Abundance Matrix Estimation for Land Cover Hyperspectral Image Unmixing. 14 Parallel Coded Aperture Method for Hyperspectral Compressive Sensing on GPU. 15 Algorithms and Prototyping of a Compressive Hyperspectral Imager. Index.

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Book SynopsisAuthoritative and comprehensive, this is the leading text and professional resource on using geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze and address public health problems. Basic GIS concepts and tools are explained, including ways to access and manage spatial databases. The book presents state-of-the-art methods for mapping and analyzing data on population, health events, risk factors, and health services, and for incorporating geographical knowledge into planning and policy. Numerous maps, diagrams, and real-world applications are featured. The companion Web page provides lab exercises with data that can be downloaded for individual or course use. New to This Edition *Incorporates major technological advances, such as Internet-based mapping systems and the rise of data from cell phones and other GPS-enabled devices. *Chapter on health disparities. *Expanded coverage of public participation GIS. *Companion Web page has all-new content. *Goes beyond the United States to encompass an international focus.Trade ReviewCromley and McLafferty have done it again! They’ve written the most comprehensive text available on GIS applications for public health. The last several years have seen rapid growth in public health applications of GIS, technological developments in mapping and imagery, and the availability of public health data, all of which are addressed in the book. Other updates in the second edition include reorganization of material, international applications, and a chapter on health disparities. The authors have outdone themselves with the clarity, completeness, and relevance of this book. Whether you’re new to the practice of public health GIS or an experienced GIS user, you will benefit from the wealth of material provided.–Carol Hanchette, Department of Geography and Geosciences, University of LouisvilleCromley and McLafferty provide a thorough overview of the field. I have used the first edition as a text in my graduate-level introductory spatial methods class, and plan to use the second edition as well. I appreciate the book's extensive coverage of important information about GIS applications in public health research and practice.–Robin Puett, School of Public Health, University of Maryland A much-needed introduction to GIS for students, faculty, and professionals preparing to research or practice in public health. The second edition illustrates many new developments in the use of geospatial data, including spatial analysis methods now widely available on the Internet. It defines the terminology of GIS and shows how spatial analysis methods are used to understand and improve health. International in scope, the book covers mapping of disease rates, access to health services, environmental hazards and their health effects, diffusion of infectious diseases, community influences on health behavior, and the ecology of vector-borne diseases.–Gerard Rushton, Department of Geography, University of Iowa GIS and Public Health was already one of the most respected texts in the field, and the second edition does not disappoint. The authors have retained the strengths of the original–clear, concise, and practical introductions to GIS, geospatial data, spatial thinking, and spatial analysis in public health science–and have added important new content. I have found this text more rewarding to use in teaching and to consult for my own work than any other single book in the field.–Stephen A. Matthews, Population Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University -Cromley and McLafferty have made substantial but worthwhile revisions ultimately adding over 150 new pages of material and revising much of the original text….A substantial addition to the volume comes in the form of online support for the more practical aspects of the book. Given the applied nature of topics covered, the addition of exercises providing examples for readers to work through and try out concepts themselves is welcomed….A highly commendable book for students and practitioners alike….It performs a good overview role with plenty of references.--International Planning Studies, 5/16/2013ƒƒ I can think of no better geographers than Ellen Cromley and Sara McLafferty for presenting the methodologies and research findings of GIS for health. --The Geographical Review, 9/22/2011ƒƒ Comprehensive, well-structured, well-illustrated, and well-written....Instructors will find a wealth of illustrative examples of applications. --Economic Geography, 9/22/2011Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Geographic Information Systems 2. Spatial Data 3. Spatial Databases for Public Health 4. Mapping Health Information 5. Analyzing Spatial Clustering of Health Events 6. Analyzing Environmental Hazards 7. Analyzing the Risk and Spread of Infectious Diseases 8. Exploring the Ecology of Vector-Borne Disease 9. Analyzing Access to Health Services 10. Locating Health Services 11. Health Disparities 12. Public Participation GIS and Community Health

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this book has been fully updated to include information on optical sensors launched since 2012 and on new developments in technology, particularly on small satellites and on constellations. There is also a new chapter on applications which looks at how products from optical sensors are used by various organisations for the benefit of end users. Information is given on acquiring images and value added products. Examples and case studies from various disciplines and regions are included. The book is a comprehensive guide to the characteristics and use of high resolution optical images from satellite-borne sensors, concentrating on sensors designed for mapping. It considers in detail the SPOT series of satellites and sensors with a ground sample distance (GSD) of less than 15m, operational since SPOT 1 and particularly the sensors launched since 1999 with GSD of less than 1m The book explains to students, anyone working in map production and scientists working in fields other than mapping, the way in which high resolution imagery is obtained and the issues which surround its collection and use. It deals progressively with the fundamentals of mapping from imagery, followed by the key features in the design of sensors and methods of data storage and transmission, including data compression. Subsequent chapters cover the sensors, calibration, sensor models and the methods of determining the orientation elements and extracting coordinates from the images. Rigorous orientation, use of rational polynomial coefficients (RPCs) and approximate methods are covered. Results from tests showing the accuracy which can be obtained, generation of digital elevations models, their accuracy and the production of orthoimages are included, as are image processing and data fusion. Finally, future missions and the issues which face further development are discussed. High Resolution Optical Satellite Imagery is written by a team of acknowledged international experts, is the only comprehensive text on the subject and has been well received by the geospatial community.Table of ContentsIntroduction; History of Optical Sensors in Space; Principles of High Resolution Optical Sensors; Sensors with a GSD of Greater than 1 m up to 16 m; Sensors with a GSD of 1 m or less; Calibration, Sensor Models and Orientation; Processing and Products; Applications; Conclusions and Future Developments; Index

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Book SynopsisThis annual covers excavation reports and analytical studies on archaeology, palaeobotany and archaeozoology. Topics include: island migration of early modern Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia; and Roman Iron Age plant husbandry at Peelo, the Netherlands.

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Book SynopsisFuture plans of the European Commission are presented in this volume. Other themes covered include: land applications; ice; water; ocean and coastal management; methods; models; systems aspects; and a section on data fusion.

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Book SynopsisThis is the Proceedings of the Ofan Inqua Symposium on Genesis and Lithology of Quaternary Deposits, Zurich, held on the 10-20 September 1978.

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Book SynopsisThe study of southern African Mesozoic and Tertiary strata has long had a low priority in both academic and commercial circles, and with the notable exception of diamonds, rocks of this age have not been thought to contain much worth digging up. This reference list contains approximately 750 entries and provides a review and synthesis of data on the Mesozoic and Tertiary rocks of southern Africa, seen in the context of Gondwana fragmentation.Table of Contents1 SOUTHERN AFRICA AND ITS POST-PALAEOZOIC SETTING 2 TRIASSIC TO EARLY JURASSIC ROCKS OF THE INTRACRATONIC BASINS 3 THE CAPE FOLD BELT 4 MIDDLE JURASSIC TO LOWER CRETACEOUS 5 UPPER CRETACEOUS 6 TERTIARY 7 SUMMARY OF MESOZOIC AND TERTIARY IGNEOUS ACTIVITY

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Book SynopsisSatellite designers deal with the special features of satellites for remote sensing, engineers explain spacecraft sensors, and mathematicians and specialist programmers discuss the problems of processing remote sensing dat Experts in agriculture, geology, forestry, oceanography and hydrology highli

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Book SynopsisA study of magmatism, one of the most important factors in the differentiation of matter of the Earth. It covers geological structures volcanic series, genesis of basaltic magma, and petrology of andesites of island arcs, and more.

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Book SynopsisContents: The concept of 'metallogeny of lithospheric plates' specially resorting to geodynamic modelling. Different geodynamic situations of metallogeny on global perspective and specific situations for the formation of copper-molybdenum, tin-wolfram, mercury, lead-zinc and fluorite provinces. Geodynamic models; Metallogenic investigations of geodynamic models; Paramount indicators of the geodynamic regime; Copper-Molybdenum porphyry ore provinces.

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Book SynopsisProceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on [title] held in Malvern, England, August 1989. No subject index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Book SynopsisContents: Historical aspects of Precambrian tectonics and metallogeny; Archaean supracrustal belts; Proterozoic mobile belts; Protoplatforms and ancient platforms; Regions of protoactivisation; Regions of tectonomagnetic activisation and rifting; Marginal and sulture structures; Deep structure of the continental crust and ore formation; Conclusions; Selected references; Index.

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Book SynopsisMark Monmonier looks at the increased use of geographic data, satellite imagery, and location tracking across a wide range of fields. Could these diverse forms of geographic monitoring, he asks, lead to grave consequences for society?Trade Review"With electronic spies in the sky, sensors under the streets, and geographic data banks everywhere, it takes Mark Monmonier's knowledge and insight to make sense of the new landscape of locational privacy. This is fascinating reading, indispensable to watchers and watched alike." - Edward Tenner, author of Why Things Bite Back: Technology and the Revenge of Unintended Consequences

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Book SynopsisCovers the convergent use of GIS for Location Science analysis, written by two of the leading researchers in the field. Introduction to new field at juncture of two mature disciplines. Includes ArcGIS and LINGO application files and data sets which will accompany the end of chapter questions.Table of ContentsDedication. Preface & Acknowledgment. Chapter 1: Introduction. 1.0. Motivation. 1.1. History. 1.2. First Principles. 1.3. Planning context. 1.4. Role of GIS. 1.5. Summary. 1.6. Terms. 1.7. References. 1.8. Exercises. Chapter 2: GIS. 2.0 Introduction. 2.1 Data Acquisition. 2.1.1 Existing sources. 2.1.2 Semi-existing sources. 2.1.3 Surveying and airborne approaches. 2.2 Data Management. 2.2.1 Raster. 2.2.2 Vector. 2.3 Data Manipulation. 2.3.1 Conversion. 2.3.2 Aggregation. 2.3.3 Overlay. 2.3.4 Interpolation. 2.4 Data Analysis. 2.4.1 Query. 2.4.2 Proximity. 2.4.3 Centrality. 2.4.4 Service zone. 2.5 Data Display. 2.6 Summary. 2.7 Terms. 2.8 References. 2.9 Exercises. Chapter 3: Model Building Fundamentals. 3.0 Introduction. 3.1 Review of Mathematical Notation. 3.1.1 Variables. 3.1.2 Mathematical expressions. 3.1.3 Inequalities. 3.2 Formulating an Optimization Model. 3.2.1 Apple shipment. 3.2.2 Manufacturing plant location. 3.2.3 School consolidation. 3.3 Model solution. 3.3.1 Apple shipment application. 3.3.2 Manufacturing plant location application. 3.3.3 School consolidation application. 3.4 Summary. 3.5 Terms. 3.6 References. 3.7 Exercises. Chapter 4: Trade and Service Areas. 4.0 Introduction. 4.1 Problem Definition and Motivation. 4.1.1 Descriptive trade area. 4.1.2 Prescriptive service area. 4.2 Mathematical Representation. 4.2.1 Descriptive trade area. 4.2.2 Prescriptive service area. 4.3 GIScience. 4.4 Modeling Application. 4.4.1 Descriptive trade area. 4.4.2 Prescriptive service area. 4.5 Advanced Topics. 4.5.1 Spatial interaction considerations. 4.5.2 Transportation problem considerations. 4.5.3 Using trade and service area models in site selection. 4.6 Summary. 4.7 Terms and Concepts. 4.8 References. 4.9 Exercises. Chapter 5: Suitability Analysis. 5.0 Introduction. 5.1 Problem Definition and Motivation. 5.2 Suitability Assessment Process. 5.2.1 Absolute suitability. 5.2.2 Relative suitability. 5.3 GIScience. 5.3.1 Map algebra. 5.3.2 Attribute data measurement. 5.4 Model Application. 5.4.1 Absolute suitability. 5.4.2 Relative suitability. 5.5 Advanced Topics . 5.6 Summary. 5.7 Terms and Concepts. 5.8 References. 5.9 Exercises. Chapter 6: Point-Based Location . 6.0 Introduction. 6.1 Problem Definition and Motivation. 6.2 Mathematical Representation. 6.2.1 Formulating the Weber problem. 6.2.2 Iterative solution approach for the Weber problem. 6.3 GIScience. 6.3.1 Projections and coordinate systems. 6.3.2 Spherical distance. 6.3.3 Planar distance. 6.4 Modeling Application. 6.4.1 Solution using commercial software. 6.4.2 Iterative solution. 6.5 Advanced Topics. 6.5.1 Variants of planar single facility location. 6.5.2 Fallacy of the centroid . 6.5.3 Location on a sphere. 6.5.4 Continuously distributed demand. 6.6 Summary . 6.7 Terms and Concepts. 6.8 References. 6.9 Exercises. Chapter 7: Line-Based Location. 7.0 Introduction. 7.1 Motivation and Problem Definition. 7.2 Mathematical Representation. 7.2.1 Shortest path model. 7.2.3 Exact solution approach. 7.3 GIScience. 7.3.1 Defining the network. 7.4 Modeling Application. 7.4.1 Path. 7.4.2 Corridor siting in ArcGIS. 7.5 Advanced Topics. 7.5.1 Expanding the network. 7.5.2 Shortest path variants. 7.6 Summary. 7.7 Terms and Concepts. 7.8 References. 7.9 Exercises. Chapter 8: Area-Based Location. 8.0 Introduction. 8.1 Problem Definition and Motivation. 8.2 Mathematical Representation. 8.2.1 Knapsack model. 8.2.2 Threshold model. 8.2.3 Shape model. 8.3 GIScience. 8.4 Modeling Application. 8.4.1 Knapsack model application. 8.4.2 Threshold model application. 8.4.3 Shape model application. 8.5 Advanced Topics. 8.6 Summary. 8.7 Terms. 8.8 References. 8.9 Exercises. Chapter 9: Coverage. 9.0 Introduction. 9.1 Problem Definition and Motivation. 9.1.1 Complete coverage. 9.1.2 Maximal coverage. 9.2 Mathematical Representation. 9.2.1 Complete coverage. 9.2.2 Maximal coverage. 9.3 GIScience. 9.4 Modeling Application. 9.4.1 LSCP. 9.4.2 MCLP. 9.5 Advanced topics. 9.5.1 Backup coverage. 9.5.2 Service availability. 9.5.3 Spatial representation. 9.6 Summary. 9.7 Terms and concepts. 9.8 References. 9.9 Exercises. Chapter 10: Dispersion. 10.0 Introduction. 10.1 Problem Definition and Motivation. 10.2 Mathematical Representation. 10.2.1 Neighborhood restrictions. 10.2.2 Pairwise restrictions. 10.2.3 Clique restrictions. 10.3 GIScience. 10.4 Modeling Application. 10.4.1 Neighborhood restrictions. 10.4.2 Pairwise restrictions. 10.4.3 Clique restrictions. 10.5 Advanced Topics. 10.5.1 Hybrid restrictions. 10.5.2 Max-min-min dispersion. 10.6 Summary. 10.7 Terms and concepts. 10.8 References. 10.9 Exercises. Chapter 11: Location-Allocation. 11.0 Introduction. 11.1 Problem Definition and Motivation. 11.2 Mathematical Representation. 11.2.1 Heuristic solution. 11.3 GIScience. 11.4 Modeling Application. 11.5 Advanced Topics. 11.5.1 Continuous space siting. 11.5.2 Service capacities and fixed costs. 11.5.3 Accounting for uncertainty and error. 11.6 Summary. 11.7 Terms and Concepts. 11.8 References . 11.9 Exercises. Chapter 12: Conclusion. 12.0 Introduction. 12.1 Classes of Location Models. 12.2 Class Variety and Extensions. 12.3 Solution Approaches. 12.4 Final Thoughts. 12.5 References. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses maps as data with data structure implications; roving windows; spatial data modeling and management; assessing variability, shape, and pattern of map features; overlaying maps; cost-benefit analysis; algorithms involved in slope, distance, and connectivity; and cartographic and spatial modeling. A disk containing four-color graphics, including charts and maps, is also available. Provides a GIS glossary. Includes a list of recommended readings for each topic. Compiles international GIS instructions and presents contact details and information on each.Table of ContentsMaps as Data and Data Structure Implications. Measuring Effective Distance and Connectivity. Roving Windows: Assessment of Neighborhood Characteristics. What GIS Is and Isn't: Spatial Data Mapping, Management, Modeling,and More. Assessing Variability, Shape, and Pattern of Map Features. Overlaying Maps and Characterizing Error Propagation. Overlaying Maps and Summarizing the Results. Scoping GIS: What to Consider. Slope, Distance, and Connectivity: Their Algorithms. Cartographic and Spatial Modeling. Epilog. Appendices. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisCompiling the authors? combined decades of experience, Microwave Noncontact Motion Sensing and Analysis sheds light on microwave noncontact vital sign detection from bench-top module to CMOS integrated microchip, covering a frequency range of over 30 GHz.Table of ContentsPreface xi 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Background, 1 1.2 Recent Progress on Microwave Noncontact Motion Sensors, 2 1.2.1 Microwave/Millimeter-Wave Interferometer and Vibrometer, 2 1.2.2 Noncontact Vital Sign Detection, 3 1.3 About This Book, 4 2 Theory of Microwave Noncontact Motion Sensors 7 2.1 Introduction to Radar, 7 2.1.1 Antennas, 8 2.1.2 Propagation and Antenna Gain, 10 2.1.3 Radio System Link and Friis Equation, 13 2.1.4 Radar Cross Section and Radar Equation, 15 2.1.5 Radar Signal-To-Noise Ratio, 16 2.1.6 Signal-Processing Basics, 17 2.2 Mechanism of Motion Sensing Radar, 18 2.2.1 Doppler Frequency Shift, 18 2.2.2 Doppler Nonlinear Phase Modulation, 19 2.2.3 Pulse Radar, 26 2.2.4 FMCW Radar, 27 2.2.5 Comparison of Different Detection Mechanisms, 29 2.3 Key Theory and Techniques of Motion Sensing Radar, 31 2.3.1 Null and Optimal Detection Point, 31 2.3.2 Complex Signal Demodulation, 33 2.3.3 Arctangent Demodulation, 34 2.3.4 Double-Sideband Transmission, 36 2.3.5 Optimal Carrier Frequency, 43 2.3.6 Sensitivity: Gain and Noise Budget, 49 3 Hardware Development of Microwave Motion Sensors 53 3.1 Radar Transceiver, 53 3.1.1 Bench-Top Radar Systems, 53 3.1.2 Board Level Radar System Integration, 61 3.1.3 Motion Sensing Radar-On-Chip Integration, 63 3.1.4 Pulse-Doppler Radar and Ultra-Wideband Technologies, 85 3.1.5 FMCW Radar, 89 3.2 Radar Transponders, 92 3.2.1 Passive Harmonic Tag, 93 3.2.2 Active Transponder for Displacement Monitoring, 95 3.3 Antenna Systems, 99 3.3.1 Phased Array Systems, 99 3.3.2 Broadband Antenna, 100 3.3.3 Helical Antenna, 103 4 Advances in Detection and Analysis Techniques 107 4.1 System Design and Optimization, 107 4.1.1 Shaking Noise Cancellation Using Sensor Node Technique, 107 4.1.2 DC-Coupled Displacement Radar, 111 4.1.3 Random Body Movement Cancellation Technique, 116 4.1.4 Nonlinear Detection of Complex Vibration Patterns, 124 4.1.5 Motion Sensing Based on Self-Injection-Locked Oscillators, 131 4.2 Numerical Methods: Ray-Tracing Model, 136 4.3 Signal Processing, 141 4.3.1 MIMO, MISO, SIMO Techniques, 141 4.3.2 Spectral Estimation Algorithms, 142 4.3.3 Joint Time–Frequency Signal Analysis, 153 5 Applications and Future Trends 157 5.1 Application Case Studies, 158 5.1.1 Assisted Living and Smart Homes, 158 5.1.2 Sleep Apnea Diagnosis, 164 5.1.3 Wireless Infant Monitor, 169 5.1.4 Measurement of Rotational Movement, 173 5.1.5 Battlefield Triage and Enemy Detection, 178 5.1.6 Earthquake and Fire Emergency Search and Rescue, 179 5.1.7 Tumor Tracking in Radiation Therapy, 180 5.1.8 Structural Health Monitoring, 185 5.2 Development of Standards and State of Acceptance, 194 5.3 Future Development Trends, 196 5.4 Microwave Industry Outlook, 202 References 203 Index 215

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Book SynopsisModeling the occurrence and behaviour of groundwater is a critical aspect to any groundwater studies, whether they're being done to plan a clean-up project or in the preliminary site studies for a planned future development. This book defines what GIS is, how to perform it, and how to use GIS technology in modeling groundwater.Table of ContentsPreface. 1 Flow Modeling. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Areal Extent of a Model. 1.3 Hydrological Boundaries to the Model. 1.4 Compilation of Geological Information. 1.4.1 Unconsolidated Environments. 1.4.2 Consolidated Rocks. 1.4.3 Metamorphic Rocks. 1.4.4 Igneous Rocks. 1.4.5 Representation of Geological Units. 1.5 Compilation of Hydrological Information. 1.5.1 Geohydrological Parameters. 1.5.2 Boundary Conditions. 1.5.3 Stresses. 1.6 Water-Table Condition. 1.6.1 Near-Surface Aquifer Zone. 1.6.2 Sharp-Interface Approximation of the Water Table. 1.6.3 Variably Saturated Water-Table Formulation. 1.6.4 Comparison of the Sharp-Interface and Variably Saturated Formulations. 1.7 Physical Dimensions of the Model. 1.7.1 Vertical Integration of the Flow Equation. 1.7.2 Free-Surface Condition. 1.8 Model Size. 1.9 Model Discretization. 1.9.1 Finite-Difference Approximations. 1.9.2 Finite-Element Approximations. 1.9.3 Two-Space Dimensional Approximations. 1.10 Finite-Difference Approximation to the Flow Equation. 1.10.1 Model Boundary Conditions. 1.10.2 Model Initial Conditions. 1.11 Finite-Element Approximation to the Flow Equation. 1.11.1 Boundary Conditions. 1.11.2 Initial Conditions. 1.12 Parameters. 1.13 Fractured and Cavernous Media. 1.14 Model Stresses. 1.14.1 Well Discharge or Recharge. 1.14.2 Rainfall. 1.14.3 Multiple Stress Periods. 1.15 Finite-Element Mesh. 1.16 Simulation. 1.16.1 Solution Algorithm. 1.16.2 Bandwidth. 1.16.3 Running PTC. 1.17 Output. 1.18 Calibration. 1.18.1 Model Building Guidelines. 1.18.2 Model Evaluation Guidelines. 1.18.3 Additional Data-Collection and Model Development Guidelines. 1.18.4 Uncertainty-Evaluation Guidelines. 1.18.5 Some Rules of Thumb. 1.19 Production Runs. 1.20 Summary. References. 2 Transport Modeling. 2.1 Compilation of Water-Quality Information. 2.2 Physical Dimensions. 2.3 Model Size. 2.4 Transport Equation. 2.4.1 Equilibrium or Adsorption Isotherms. 2.4.2 Mass Flux. 2.4.3 Example of Retardation. 2.5 Chemical Reactions. 2.6 Model Boundary Conditions. 2.7 Finite-Element Approximation. 2.8 Boundary Conditions 2.8.1 First-Type Boundary Condition. 2.8.2 Second-Type Boundary Condition. 2.8.3 Third-Type Boundary Condition. 2.9 Initial Conditions. 2.10 Model Parameters. 2.11 Model Stresses. 2.12 Running the Model. 2.13 Output. 2.14 Calibration. 2.15 Production Runs. 2.16 Summary. References. 3 Finite-Element versus Finite-Difference Simulation. 3.1 Elementary Application. 3.1.1 Groundwater Flow. 3.1.2 Groundwater Transport. 3.2 Comparison of Methods. 3.2.1 Graphical User Interfaces. 3.2.2 Model Formulation and Implementation. 3.2.3 Groundwater Flow. 3.2.4 Groundwater Transport. 3.3 Summary. Index.

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Book SynopsisPresents strategies for application development, interface design, and enabling Web-based access. Includes numerous case studies and examples from the private and public sectors. Provides information on integrating legacy MIS systems and planning for future developments in database design. Trade Review"The Design & Implementation of Geographic Information Systems is an effective reality check for those looking to implement a GIS." (GIS Monitor, June 2003)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Chapter 1: Introduction. Who Should Read This Book. What Is a Geographic Information System? Corporate or Enterprise Geographic Information Systems. The GIS Strategic Plan. Chapter 2: Before Design: Needs Assessment and Requirements Analysis. Organizational Involvement. Need for Education, Support, and Commitment of Management ? Corporate Implementation Takes Time. Manage Users? Expectations ? No Unrealistic Promises. Needs Assessment/Requirements Analysis. Assessing the Current Users. Categorizing Users. Other Factors with Users. Applications. Evaluating Existing Data. Accuracy. Completeness. Maintenance. Software Selection. Technical Environment. Assessing Costs and Benefits. Pulling the Needs Together. Chapter 3: Designing the GIS Database Schema. Elements of a Schema. Data Dictionary. Tables and Relationships. Metadata. Chapter 4: Designing Spatial Data. C hoosing the Appropriate M ix of Data Models. Choosing a Subset of Reality. The Two Principal Data Models. Layers and Objects. Representing Geographic Features. Topologic Relationships. Types of Spatial Objects. Issues around the Third Dimension. Accuracy, Precision, and Completeness. Accuracy Concerns ? Global Positioning Systems. Differential Processing. Accuracy across Layers. Choosing a Coordinate System and Map Projection. Decimal Longitude and Latitude or Projected Data. Characteristics of Map Projections. Spanning Existing Map Projection Zones. Selection of Projection for Large Areas. Spatial Indexing. Conclusions. Chapter 5: Design Issues for Attribute Data. General Principles: Fields in Both D and G Tables. Specific Principles for G Tables. Principles for Fields in D Tables. Designing Input Elements. Design of Output Elements. Application Design. Chapter 6: Remotely Sensed Data as Background Layers and Data Sources. Aerial Photography as Backdrop Information. Capture Data as Well? Dealing with the Images. Integrating Remotely Sensed Information with GIS. Questions to Ask. Chapter 7: Implementation: Data Development and Conversion. System Configuration and Product Architecture Plan. Data Development and Conversion Plan. Capturing Digital Data. Optical Character Recognition. In-House or Out-Source Data Development of Conversion. Selecting a Vendor. Perform a Pilot Project. Chapter 8: Implementation: Selecting Hardware and Software. Software Considerations. Evaluating Software. How to Select Your Software. Hardware Concerns. Networking Issues. Types of Networks. The Capacity of the Network. Chapter 9: Designing the Organization for GIS. Ownership of Geographic Information. User Roles. Staffing the Design and Implementation Process. Where to Put the GIS. Designing the Data Flow. Chapter 10: Early Management Concerns: Interacting with the System. User Roles. Managing User Roles. Managing Desktop Interfaces. Managing World Wide Web-Based Interfaces. GIS Interaction and the Organization. A New Committee. Evaluation. Access Controls. Controlling Public Access. Managing the System ? The Maintenance Plan. Data Dissemination. GIS Data Distribution through the World Wide Web. Summary. Index.

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Book SynopsisMany types of linear position sensors are used in commercial, industrial, and automotive products and equipment. This book explains the theory behind the various technologies used and shows how they are implemented in practice.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Sensor Definitions and Conventions. 1.1 Is It a Sensor or a Transducer? 1.2 Position versus Displacement. 1.3 Absolute or Incremental Reading. 1.4 Contact or Contactless Sensing and Actuation. 1.5 Linear and Angular Configurations. 1.6 Application versus Sensor Technology. 2. Specifications. 2.1 About Position Sensor Specifications. 2.2 Measuring Range. 2.3 Zero and Span. 2.4 Repeatability. 2.5 Nonlinearity. 2.6 Hysteresis. 2.7 Calibrated Accuracy. 2.8 Drift. 2.9 What Does All This about Accuracy Mean to Me? 2.10 Temperature Effects. 2.11 Response Time. 2.12 Output Types. 2.13 Shock and Vibration. 2.14 EMI/EMC. 2.15 Power Requirements. 2.16 Intrinsic Safety, Explosion Proofing, and Purging. 2.17 Reliability. 3. Resistive Sensing. 3.1 Resistive Position Transducers. 3.2 Resistance. 3.3 History of Resistive Linear Position Transducers. 3.4 Linear Position Transducer Design. 3.5 Resistive Element. 3.6 Wiper. 3.7 Linear Mechanics. 3.8 Signal Conditioning. 3.9 Advantages and Disadvantages. 3.10 Performance Specifications. 3.11 Typical Performance Specifications and Applications. 4. Capacitive Sensing. 4.1 Capacitive Position Transducers. 4.2 Capacitance. 4.3 Dielectric Constant. 4.4 History of Capacitive Sensors. 4.5 Capacitive Position Transducer Design. 4.6 Electronic Circuits for Capacitive Transducers. 4.7 Guard Electrodes. 4.8 EMI/RFI. 4.9 Typical Performance Specifications and Applications. 5. Inductive Sensing. 5.1 Inductive Position Transducers. 5.2 Inductance. 5.3 Permeability. 5.4 History of Inductive Sensors. 5.5 Inductive Position Transducer Design. 5.6 Coil. 5.7 Core. 5.8 Signal Conditioning. 5.9 Advantages. 5.10 Typical Performance Specifications and Applications. 6. The LVDT. 6.1 LVDT Position Transducers. 6.2 History of the LVDT. 6.3 LVDT Position Transducer Design. 6.4 Coils. 6.5 Core. 6.6 Carrier Frequency. 6.7 Demodulation. 6.8 Signal Conditioning. 6.9 Advantages. 6.10 Typical Performance Specifications and Applications. 7. The Hall Effect. 7.1 Hall Effect Transducers. 7.2 The Hall Effect. 7.3 History of the Hall Effect. 7.4 Hall Effect Position Transducer Design. 7.5 Hall Effect Element. 7.6 Electronics. 7.7 Linear Arrays. 7.8 Advantages. 7.9 Typical Performance Specifications and Applications. 8. Magnetoresistive Sensing. 8.1 Magnetoresistive Transducers. 8.2 Magnetoresistance. 8.3 History of Magnetoresistive Sensors. 8.4 Magnetoresistive Position Transducer Design. 8.5 Magnetoresistive Element. 8.6 Linear Arrays. 8.7 Electronics. 8.8 Advantages. 8.9 Typical Performance Specifications and Applications. 9. Magnetostrictive Sensing. 9.1 Magnetostrictive Transducers. 9.2 Magnetostriction. 9.3 History of Magnetostrictive Sensors. 9.4 Magnetostrictive Position Transducer Design. 9.5 Waveguide. 9.6 Position Magnet. 9.7 Pickup Devices. 9.8 Damp. 9.9 Electronics. 9.10 Advantages. 9.11 Typical Performance Specifications. 9.12 Application. 10. Encoders. 10.1 Linear Encoders. 10.2 History of Encoders. 10.3 Construction. 10.4 Absolute versus Incremental Encoders. 10.5 Optical Encoders. 10.6 Magnetic Encoders. 10.7 Quadrature. 10.8 Binary versus Gray Code. 10.9 Electronics. 10.10 Advantages. 10.11 Typical Performance Specification and Applications. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisGeographical Weighted Regression (GWR) is a new local modellingtechnique for analysing spatial analysis. This technique allowslocal as opposed to global models of relationships to be measuredand mapped. This is the first and only book on this technique,offering comprehensive coverage on this new ''hot'' topic in spatialanalysis. * Provides step-by-step examples of how to use the GWR model usingdata sets and examples on issues such as house price determinants,educational attainment levels and school performance statistics * Contains a broad discussion of and basic concepts on GWR throughto ideas on statistical inference for GWR models * uniquely features accompanying author-written software thatallows users to undertake sophisticated and complex forms of GWRwithin a user-friendly, Windows-based, front-end (see book fordetails).Trade Review"...this excellent volume..." (Geomatics World, July/August 2003)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements.Local Statistics and Local Models for Spatial Data. Geographically Weighted Regression: The Basics. Extensions to the Basic GWR Model. Statistical Inference and Geographically Weighted Regression. GWR and Spatial Autocorrelation. Scale Issues and Geographically Weighted Regression. Geographically Weighted Local Statistics. Extensions of Geographically Weighting. Software for Geographically Weighted Regression. Epilogue. Bibliography.Index.

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Book SynopsisExploit the advantages of Geographic Information Systems in your business Once the domain of cartographers and other specialists, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly being employed by the business community. Location-based services, supply chain management, management of field-distributed equipment, geographical marketing and promotion, and the spatial web are some of the current business applications which make use of GIS principles. Written specifically for the businessperson, Geo-Business: GIS in the Digital Organization is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of GIS applications in the business and organizational environment. Going beyond a strictly geographical focus, this book sets GIS in the context of business information systems and other business sub-disciplines such as logistics, marketing, finance, and strategic management. It presents from an organizational perspective the advantages of spatially enabling existing enteTrade Review"This book is both an introduction to the field for IS people and a reference work that will be consulted as GIS problems and applications are encountered. The author is one of the few information systems people who have worked on GIS at both the practical and research levels over many years. Particularly useful are the references at the ends of the chapters, which point to places where a deeper understanding of each issue can be obtained. There is a lot here and all of it is useful." (Information Systems Management, June 2008) "Pick's new book, is one of the few business-oriented GIS books to be written in the last several years." (Geoplace.com; 1/18/08)Table of Contents1. GIS in the Digital Economy. 2. Information Systems and GIS. 3. Supporting Business Decisions. 4. Enterprise Applications. 5. Customer Facing GIS: Web, E-Commerce, and Mobile Solutions. 6. Spatial Systems Development. 7. The Value of Investing in GIS. 8. Managing Spatial Data. 9. Organizational and Industry Aspects. 10. Industries and Outsourcing. 11. Ethical, Legal, and Security Issues of Spatial Technologies. 12. GIS and Business Strategy.

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Book SynopsisThis unique work introduces the basic principles of artificial intelligence with applications in geographical teaching and research, GIS, and planning. Written in an accessible, non-technical and witty style, this book marks the beginning of the Al revolution in geography with major implications for teaching and research.Table of ContentsArtificial Intelligence and Geography. A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence. Heuristic Search in Geography. Expert Systems and Intelligent Knowledge-based Systems. Neurocomputing. Applying Artificial Neural Networks. Evolutionary Computation, Genetic Algorithms, Evolution Strategiesand Genetic Programming. Artificial Life. Fuzzy Logic, Fuzzy Systems and Soft Computing. Conclusions and Epilogue. Index.

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Book SynopsisA critical issue which is fundamentally affecting the development of the Earth Observation sector is not so much the technology but the data policy. The conditions which govern access to the data, distribution of the data and the price of the data are now vital to the exploitation of this important environmental data resource.Table of ContentsInfluencing Factors. Existing Policies and Policy Making Processes. Physical Access to Earth Observation Data. Data Protection. Data Pricing Policy. Data Preservation. Conclusions and Recommendations. Appendix. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisOffers a practical state-of-the-field overview of big data as both a means and an object of research, with essays from prominent and emerging scholars. Part 1 explores how the advent of geoweb technologies and big data sets has influenced some of geography's major subdisciplines. Part 2 addresses how the geographic study of big data has implications for other disciplinary fields.Trade Review"In recent years, big data has been frequently touted as the new reality in research, business, and nearly everything else. This work examines the promise and realities of big data specifically as it relates to geographically referenced information."—J. Cummings, Choice“The drumbeat of ‘big data’ is reorganizing everyday life, for some. This important collection takes the pulse of this hype from the perspective of the discipline of geography, pursuing questions that highlight the peculiarities of this location-based, techno-cultural moment.”—Matthew W. Wilson, associate professor of geography at the University of Kentucky “This collection is a key step along the road from hyperbole to engagement with regard to the significance and impacts of big spatial data. It offers key insights into big spatial data as both means and object of researcher, tracing the socio-spatial and epistemological possibilities and limits of this dynamic phenomenon.”—Sarah Elwood, professor of geography at the University of Washington “Thinking Big Data in Geography delivers vital theoretical and empirical perspectives on the problems and possibilities of spatialized data in both extraordinary circumstances and everyday life.”—Craig Dalton, assistant professor of global studies and geography at Hofstra UniversityTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Introduction Jim Thatcher, Andrew Shears, and Josef Eckert Part 1. What Is Big Data and What Does It Mean to Study It? 1. Toward Critical Data Studies: Charting and Unpacking Data Assemblages and Their Work Rob Kitchin and Tracey P. Lauriault 2. Big Data: Why (Oh Why?) This Computational Social Science? David O’Sullivan Part 2. Methods and Praxis in Big Data Research 3. Smaller and Slower Data in an Era of Big Data Renee Sieber and Matthew Tenney 4. Reflexivity, Positionality, and Rigor in the Context of Big Data Research Britta Ricker Part 3. Empirical Interventions 5. A Hybrid Approach to Geotweets: Reading and Mapping Tweet Contexts on Marijuana Legalization and Same-Sex Marriage in Seattle, Washington Jin-Kyu Jung and Jungyeop Shin 6. Geosocial Footprints and Geoprivacy Concerns Christopher D. Weidemann, Jennifer N. Swift, and Karen K. Kemp 7. Foursquare in the City of Fountains: Using Kansas City as a Case Study for Combining Demographic and Social Media Data Emily Fekete Part 4. Urban Big Data: Urban-Centric and Uneven 8. Big City, Big Data: Four Vignettes Jessa Lingel 9. Framing Digital Exclusion in Technologically Mediated Urban Spaces Matthew Kelley Part 5. Talking across Borders 10. Bringing the Big Data of Climate Change Down to Human Scale: Citizen Sensors and Personalized Visualizations in Climate Communication David Retchless 11. Synergizing Geoweb and Digital Humanitarian Research Ryan Burns Part 6. Conclusions 12. Rethinking the Geoweb and Big Data: Future Research Directions Mark Graham Bibliography List of Contributors Index

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