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Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach

  • Second edition includes numerous updates related to the new development of the GRASS 5.3 version from December 2003
  • Introductory chapters have been re-organized, providing more extensive information on import of external data
  • Includes links to sites where the GRASS software and on-line reference manuals can be downloaded and additional applications can be viewed

Part of the book series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science (SECS, volume 773)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
  2. GIS Concepts

    Pages 7-21
  3. Working with Vector Data

    Pages 131-150
  4. Working with Site Data

    Pages 151-176
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 359-402

About this book

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 GRASS 5.3 enhancements, the introductory chapters have been re-organized, providing more extensive information on import of external data. Most of the improvements in technical accuracy and clarity were based on valuable feedback from readers.

Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach, Second Edition, provides updated information about the use of GRASS, including geospatial modeling with raster, vector, and site data, image processing, visualization, and coupling with other open source tools for geostatistical analysis and web applications. A brief introduction to programming within GRASS encourages new development. The sample data set used throughout the book has been updated and is available on the GRASS web site. This book also includes links to sites where the GRASS software and on-line reference manuals can be downloaded and additional applications can be viewed.

Authors and Affiliations

  • ITC-irst —Centro per la Ricerca Scientifica e technologica, Italy

    Markus Neteler

  • North Carolina State University, USA

    Helena Mitasova

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