Open Source GIS: A Grass GIS Approach

• Main Authors: Neteler, Markus (Author), Mitasova, Helena (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2004.
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Series: The International Series in Engineering and Computer Science, 773
• Subjects: Geography.; Hydrogeology.; Computer graphics.; Geographical information systems.; Remote sensing.; Environmental management.; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography.; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry.; Computer Graphics.; Environmental Management.

Since the first edition of Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach was published in 2002, GRASS has undergone major improvements. This second edition includes numerous updates related to the new development; its text is based on the GRASS 5.3 version from December 2003. Besides changes related to GRAS...

Table of Contents:

• Open Source Software and GIS
• GIS Concepts
• Getting Started with GRASS
• GRASS Data Models and Data Exchange
• Working with Raster Data
• Working with Vector Data
• Working with Site Data
• Graphical Output and Visualization
• Satellite Image Processing
• Processing of Aerial Photos
• Notes on GRASS Programming
• Using GRASS: Application Examples
• Using GRASS with Other Open Source Tools (?).