CS 802C-GIS & Remote Sensing |
Introduction and Overview of Geographic Information Systems |
Definition of a GIS, features and functions; why GIS is important; how GIS is applied; GIS as an Information System;
GIS and cartography; contributing and allied disciplines; GIS data feeds; historical development of GIS.
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GIS and Maps, Map Projections and Coordinate Systems |
Maps and their characteristics (selection, abstraction, scale, etc.); automated cartography versus GIS; map projections;
coordinate systems; precision and error. |
Data Sources, Data Input , Data Quality and Database Concepts |
Major data feeds to GIS and their characteristics: maps, GPS, images, databases, commercial data; locating and
evaluating data; data formats; data quality; metadata. Database concepts and components; flat files; relational database
systems; data modeling; views of the database; normalization; databases and GIS.
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Spatial Analysis |
Questions a GIS can answer; GIS analytical functions; vector analysis including topological overlay; raster analysis;
statistics; integrated spatial analysis.
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Making Maps |
Parts of a map; map functions in GIS; map design and map elements; choosing a map type; producing a map formats,
plotters and media; online and CD-ROM distribution; interactive maps and the Web.
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Implementing a GIS |
Planning a GIS; requirements; pilot projects; case studies; data management; personnel and skill sets; costs and
benefits; selecting a GIS package; professional GIS packages; desktop GIS; embedded GIS; public domain and lowcost
packages. |
Technology & Instruments involved in GIS & Remote Sensing |
GIS applications; GIS application areas and user segments; creating custom GIS software applications; user interfaces;
case studies. Future data; future hardware; future software; Object-oriented concepts and GIS; future issues – data
ownership, privacy, education; GIS career options and how to pursue them.
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Remote Sensing |
Remote sensing of environment, E.M. Principle, Thermal infrared remote sensing, Remote sensing of Vegetation,
Remote sensing of water, urban landscape
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Text Books: |
1. “Principles of geographical information systems”, P. A. Burrough and R. A. Mcdonnel, Oxford.
2. “Remote sensing of the environment” , J. R. Jensen, Pearson
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References: |
1. “Exploring Geographic Information Systems”, Nicholas Chrismas, John Wiley & Sons.
2. “Getting Started with Geographic Information Systems”,Keith Clarke, PHI.
3. “An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems”, Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, and Steve
Carver. Addison-Wesley Longman.
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