| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781589484832 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Call number |
910.285 SM UN |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Authors |
Smith, David |
| TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Understanding GIS : |
| Subtitle |
an ArcGIS Pro project workbook |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
David Smith ... [et al.] |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication |
Redlands, California : |
| Publisher |
Esri Press, |
| Date |
2017. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
xiii, 348 p. : |
| Other Details |
maps, ill. ; |
| Size |
25 cm. |
| CONTENTS |
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| Contents |
ForewordPrefaceLesson 1: Frame the problem and explore the study areaExercise 1a: Explore the study areaExercise 1b: Do exploratory data analysisLesson 2: Preview the dataExercise 2a: List the data requirementsExercise 2b: Examine the dataExercise 2c: Reframe the problem statementLesson 3: Choose the dataExercise 3a: Choose the datasetsExercise 3b: Choose a coordinate systemLesson 4: Build the databaseExercise 4a: Project a shapefileExercise 4b: Copy a feature classExercise 4c: Prepare the city and county dataExercise 4d: Prepare the river dataExercise 4e: Prepare the park dataExercise 4f: Prepare the block group dataExercise 4g: Prepare the parcel dataLesson 5: Edit the dataExercise 5a: Edit a featureExercise 5b: Create a new park featureLesson 6: Conduct the analysisExercise 6a: Establish proximity zonesExercise 6b: Apply demographic constraintsExercise 6c: Select suitable parcelsExercise 6d: Clean up the map and geodatabaseExercise 6e: Evaluate your resultsLesson 7: Automate the analysisExercise 7a: Set up the modelExercise 7b: Build the model (part 1)Exercise 7c Build the model (part 2)Exercise 7d: Run the model as a toolLesson 8: Present your analysis resultsExercise 8a: Create the main mapExercise 8b: Create a layout using the LA River and inset mapsExercise 8c: Finish the mapLesson 9: Share your results onlineAppendix A: Data and image creditsIndex |
| SUMMARY |
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| Summary |
An excellent resource for students and educators seeking a guide for an advanced, single-project-based course that incorporates GIS across a wide range of disciplines. In this third edition, readers progress through nine lessons (35 exercises), using ArcGIS Pro software from Esri to find the best location for a new park along the Los Angeles River in Southern California. |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical Heading |
ArcGIS |
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| Topical Heading |
Geographic information systems |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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17088 |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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17089 |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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17090 |