Geoinformatics is the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing, and using geospatial information. It encompasses a broad range of disciplines brought together to create a detailed but understandable picture of the physical world and our place in it. ""The Handbook of Research on Geoinformatics"" is the first reference work to map this exciting interdisciplinary field, discussing the complete range of contemporary research topics such as computer modeling, geometry, geoprocessing, and ...
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Geoinformatics is the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing, and using geospatial information. It encompasses a broad range of disciplines brought together to create a detailed but understandable picture of the physical world and our place in it. ""The Handbook of Research on Geoinformatics"" is the first reference work to map this exciting interdisciplinary field, discussing the complete range of contemporary research topics such as computer modeling, geometry, geoprocessing, and geographic information systems. This expansive reference work covers the complete range, of geoinformatics related issues, trends, theories, technologies, and applications. Following are the features: 42 authoritative contributions by 67 of the world's leading experts in geoinformatics; comprehensive coverage of each specific topic, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field; more than 925 references to existing literature and research on geoinformatics; a compendium of over 300 key terms with detailed definitions; organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals; and, cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to geoinformatics.
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