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GIS for Science, Volume 1: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics

by Dawn J. Wright
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781589485303
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Esri Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Esri Press
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  • Pages: 252
  • Original Price: USD 47.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1112 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems, Earth Sciences / Geography, and Research & Methodology

From the Back Cover

GIS for Science brings to life a collection of real-world examples of scientists using geographic information systems (GIS) to expand our understanding of the world. They are part of a global effort to find ways to sustain a livable environment for all life on the planet. At Esri, we call this The Science of Where(R), a concept that merges our impulse to dream, discover, and understand with the rigor and discipline of the scientific process and the foundation of geography. As such, GIS provides a framework for applying science to almost every human endeavor as we aspire to transform the world through mapping and analytics.

The stories in this book are written for professional scientists, the swelling ranks of citizen scientists, and anyone interested in science and geography. The contributors represent a cross section of scientists who employ data gathered from satellites, aircraft, ships, drones, and myriad other remote-sensing technologies. This data is brought to life with GIS to study a range of issues relevant to our understanding of planet Earth and beyond. Scientists are documenting an array of geographically oriented issues ranging from climate change, natural disasters, and loss of biodiversity to political strife, disease outbreaks, and resource shortages.

The examples in this collection show how ArcGIS(R) software and the ArcGIS(R) Online cloud-based system work as a comprehensive geospatial platform to support research, collaboration, spatial analysis, and communication across many settings and communities. In these chapters, you'll learn about research on the effects of climate change on glaciers, advances in drone-based archaeological methods, the creation of a data-derived map of the world's ecosystems, efforts to preserve iconic avian habitats, and much more. These stories present GIS ideas and inspiration that users can apply across many disciplines, making this volume relevant to diverse scientific audiences.

Harder, Christian: -

Christian Harder is a technology writer and information designer at Esri. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books on GIS, including Understand GIS, The ArcGIS Book (Esri Press, 2017) and The ArcGIS Imagery Book (Esri Press, 2016).

Wright, Dawn J.: -

Dawn J. Wright is a geographer, oceanographer, and the Chief Scientist of Esri. She is a leading authority in the application of geographic information system (GIS) to environmental science and the author and editor of numerous scientific books and articles.

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