| Description |
xvi, 223 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
In general, what are geographic information systems? -- Where did GIS come from? A history of GIS in land planning and site design -- Who else uses GIS? -- A closer look at geographic information systems -- Where does the data come from? -- What makes it magic: a brief introduction to operators and models -- Why aren't we using GIS now? -- Who is using GIS in the design professions? -- Design process--the old-fashioned way -- A GIS'er in disguise as a site designer: step by step through the digital site design process -- Our world becomes ever more digital --Is GIS in your future?. |
| Subject |
Landscape design
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Geographic information systems
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Landscape design
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| Added Author |
Culpepper, R. Brian
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| ISBN |
0471163872 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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