Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 440 pages
- Published by: Morgan Kaufmann
- Edition: 1st Edition May 18, 2001
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1558605886
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1558605886
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Book Dimensions:
9.3 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
- Weighs: 2.3 pounds
Product Review
"Spatial Databases covers all of the major themes of the field -- representation,
query languages, computational geometry, spatial indexing -- using geographic
information systems as the principal application domain and motivation. It will make
an great introduction for computer science professionals and students interested
in exploring GIS, or for GIS professionals interested in learning more about the
computer science foundations of the field. The book is also an great guide to the
literature, with comprehensive bibliographic notes at the end of each chapter."
-- Michael F. Goodchild
National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
"Spatial Databases is a well-written, comprehensive treatment of a multi-disciplinary field, spanning computational geometry, database modeling, object-orientation, and query processing. The book presents both advanced research and commercial systems in a clear and accessible manner. This book is essential for understanding the current state of the art. Well done!"
Professor Dennis Shasha, New York University --
Review
Product Review
"Spatial Databases covers all of the major themes of the field -- representation,
query languages, computational geometry, spatial indexing -- using geographic
information systems as the principal application domain and motivation. It will make
an great introduction for computer science professionals and students interested
in exploring GIS, or for GIS professionals interested in learning more about the
computer science foundations of the field. The book is also an great guide to the
literature, with comprehensive bibliographic notes at the end of each chapter."
-- Michael F. Goodchild
National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
"Spatial Databases is a well-written, comprehensive treatment of a multi-disciplinary field, spanning computational geometry, database modeling, object-orientation, and query processing. The book presents both advanced research and commercial systems in a clear and accessible manner. This book is essential for understanding the current state of the art. Well done!"
Professor Dennis Shasha, New York University
Reader ReviewsI have been in GIS and graphics research and development for more than ten years. GIS is a area that is mixed with technical and management issues greatly; therefore, there is very few truly technical books that is focus on computing issues in GIS. I am really excited to see this book because it compiles tons of research materials into 1 place. My 2 boxes full of research papers can go into basement while I am having this book as the constant reference. The book got a very coherent presentation of the large scale data management issues with GIS. Thier description is very accessible. They have tried their best to minimize the amount of mathematics that could be involved. If you are a beginner, this is a definite starting point to learn about various techniques and issues about spatial data management and computing. I wish I have this book at the start of my career. Much of my headaches to run through all of those research papers can be eliminated. If you want to implement a spatial data management system, this book alone is not enough. You may need to add few other graphics books and database books to acquire enough background to do so. Well, you can only ask for so much coverage for a single book.
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