How Long to Read Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists

How Long Does it Take to Read Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 5 minutes to read Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists by G.F. Bonham-Carter

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This valuable reference book is unique in its coverage of examples from the geological sciences, many centred on applications to mineral exploration. The underlying principles of GIS are stressed and emphasis placed on the analysis and modelling of spatial data with applications to site selection and potential mapping. The book commences with a definition of GIS and describes a case study of mapping mineral potential. The ways in which spatial data are organized with models (raster, vector, relational) are discussed and data structures, such as quadtrees and topological structures are introduced. Data input including digitizing, geographic projections and conversions is covered together with output (visualization, representation of colour and spatial query). Spatial data transformations are dealt with thoroughly and attention is paid to map analysis and modelling as related to single maps, map pairs and multiple maps respectively. Methods of quantifying the associations between pairs of maps are emphasized. Finally, examples of landfill site selection and mineral potential mapping illustrate the application of map algebra for combining maps and tables with models, employing Boolean logic, index weighting, fuzzy logic and probability methods such as weights of evidence. There is an extensive glossary of terms, and references accompany each chapter. Contains 40 pages of colour illustrations.

How long is Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists?

Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists by G.F. Bonham-Carter is 416 pages long, and a total of 106,496 words.

This makes it 140% the length of the average book. It also has 130% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 41 minutes to read Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists aloud.

What Reading Level is Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists?

Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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