Following in the tradition of its popular predecessor, the Manual of Geospatial Science and Technology, Second Edition continues to be the authoritative volume that covers all aspects of the field, both basic and applied, and includes a focus on initiating, planning, and managing GIS projects. This comprehensive resource, which contains contributions from 53 leading experts and professors in the areas of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing, reflects the very latest advances in the technology, applications, and usage of the geospatial sciences in many key disciplines, from natural resource analysis to transportation planning.

Significantly updated and expanded, this reader-friendly manual introduces the fundamentals in mathematics and physics needed to perform area-wide mapping, inventory, data conversion, and analysis. The text maintains a focus on the practical aspects of these technologies and remains the only resource to cover the areas of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing with such breadth and clarity. An expanded index, new and revised figures, a color insert, and an easier to read format are among the many improvements to this edition.

New to the Second Edition:

• Revised chapters reflecting the changes that have occurred in the technology, applications, and usage of geospacial science
• Coverage of GIS applications in automobile navigation and enterprise-wide applications
• A new chapter devoted to basic statistics and least squares solutions
• Expanded international scope that addresses the other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including the Russian Federation system (GLONASS), the Chinese system (COMPASS), and the European space agency system (GALILEO)
• A new chapter covering Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
• A new chapter that addresses privacy issues, legal concerns, and the emerging field of public participation GIS (PPGIS)
• New material on the expanding field of geovisualization

The text presents many real-world applications, including road map navigation using GPS, as well as problems associated with mapping, inventory of land parcels, and data analysis. Complete with helpful references, decision making tools, and many new case studies, this time-saving resource provides the practical understanding required to harness the potential of these dynamic technologies.

PREREQUISITES
An Introduction to Geospatial Science and Technology, J.D. Bossler
Coordinates and Coordinate Systems, J.D. Bossler
Datums and Geospatial Reference Systems, J.D. Bossler and R. Snay
Coordinate Transformations, A.F. Habib
Basic Electromagnetic Radiation, C.J. Merry
Data Analysis, C.D. Ghilani

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
Introducing the Global Positioning System, C. Rizos
Fundamentals of GPS Signals and Data, H.Z. Abidin
GPS Positioning Models for Single Point and Baseline Solutions, C. Rizos and D.A. Grejner-Brzezinska
GPS Instrumentation Issues, D.A. Grejner-Brzezinska
Making Sense of GNSS Techniques, C. Rizos
GPS Projects: Some Planning Issues, C. Rizos, D. Smith, S. Hilla, J. Evjen, and W. (Bill) Henning
Carrying Out a GPS Surveying/Mapping Task, C. Rizos, D. Smith, S. Hilla, J. Evjen, and W. (Bill) Henning
Servicing the GPS/GNSS User, G. Lachapelle, P. H¿ux, and S. Ryan
GPS, GNSS, and the Future, C. Rizos

REMOTE SENSING
Photogrammetry for Remote Sensing, R. (Ron) Li and C. Liu
Remote-Sensing Analysis: From Project Design to  Implementation, T.A. Warner
Remote-Sensing Systems for Operational and Research Use, J.A.N. van Aardt, M. L¿ck-Vogel, W. L¿ck, and J.D. Althausen
Information Extraction from Remotely Sensed Data, J.B. Campbell
Image Processing Software for Remote Sensing, M. Voss, R. Sugumaran, and D. Ershov
How to Assess the Accuracy of Maps Generated from Remotely Sensed Data, R.G. Congalton
Emerging Markets for Satellite and Aerial Imagery, J. Campbell, T.E. Hardy, and R.C. Barnard
Airborne LIDAR Mapping, A.F. Habib
Selected Scientific Analyses and Practical Applications of Remote Sensing: Examples from the Coast, T.R. Allen and Y. Wang
Remote Sensing¿A Look to the Future, J.B. Campbell and V.V. Salomonson

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Geographic Information Systems and Science, R.B. McMaster and S.M. Manson
GIS Fundamentals, D. Bennett and M. Armstrong
Geographic Data Structures, M. Yuan
Spatial Analysis and Modeling, M.F. Goodchild
Spatial Data Quality, J. Morrison and H. Veregin
Cartography and Visualization, R.B. McMaster and I. Muehlenhaus
Carrying Out a GIS Project, R. Somers
Geographic Information Science and Society, R.B. McMaster and F. Harvey

APPLICATIONS
Biophysical and Human-Social Applications, D. Ghosh and R.B. McMaster
Local Government Applications: Toward E-Governance, Z. Nedovic¿ -Budic¿
Geographic Information Technology in State Governments of the United States, D. Mockert
National, International, and Global Activities in Geospatial Science: Toward a Global Spatial Data Infrastructure, J.J. Moeller and M.E. Reichardt
Private Sector Applications, J.C. Antenucci, R. Antenucci, and J. Woodson Smith
Geospatial Solutions for Utility Infrastructure: A Summary of the Use of GIT in Utilities Today, M.A. Stewart and K. Hail

Index

John D. Bossler is a consultant and also Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, specializing in GIS, GPS, and remote sensing. He is retired from the positions of Professor and Director of the Center for Mapping at The Ohio State University, Columbus. Previously, he was director of both the National Geodetic Survey and the Coast and Geodetic Survey. He has authored over 100 papers in the fields mentioned.