GIS for Environmental Management
GIS for Environmental Management by Robert Scally, published by Esri Press in September 2006, offers a comprehensive examination of complex environmental challenges and the technological solutions provided by geographic information systems (GIS). This edition spans 187 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in the intersection of technology and environmental management.
Readers will find a collection of case studies that highlight innovative GIS projects implemented by various entities, including governments and businesses. The book emphasizes the balance between advanced technology and practical human applications, covering topics such as biodiversity, pollution, coastal zone management, and change detection. This approach ensures that both nontechnical audiences and GIS professionals can engage with the material effectively.
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This look at complex environmental challenges and their increasingly sophisticated technological solutions explores case studies of the most innovative geographic information system (GIS) projects yet devised by governments, businesses, and individuals. Each study showcases GIS solutions, yet balances the technology with practical human applications. Topics ranging from biodiversity and pollution to specific subjects such as coastal zone management and change detection make this text relevant for nontechnical audiences and GIS professionals alike.
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