Computing in Geographic Information Systems

Dr. Narayan Panigrahi is a practicing geo-spatial scientist in the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Bangalore, India. He obtained his master's degree from the J.K. Institute of Applied Physics and Technology, University of Allahabad, his M Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, and his PhD from IIT, Bombay, India. His current research interests include geographical information science, design and optimization of algorithms for computation of spatial data in vector and raster form obtained through different sensors, and application of GIS for resource mapping and operation planning.

"This book addresses mathematics and computational methods that are not usually covered by common GIS books. Unlike other books that only teach people how to apply GIS and use GIS software, this book describes the underlying principles and mathematical equations. Engineers who develop innovative tools for GIS users would find this book useful." --Shipeng Sun, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA "There are only few books that deal with mathematical aspects of GIS. This book will help to fill this gap. The most valuable contribution of this book is the fact that it effectively pervades mathematical equations and formulas to discuss geospatial concepts and principles. GIS topics are amply covered, and are approached in a way that will help students of GIS to gain greater knowledge of the computational aspects of spatial data collection, transformation, manipulation, analysis and application." --Shrinidhi Ambinakudige, Mississippi State University

• Introduction. Computational Geodesy. Reference Systems and Coordinate Transformations. Basics of Map Projection. Algorithms for Rectification of Geometric Distortions. Differential Geometric Principles and Operators. Computational Geometry and its Application to GIS. Spatial Interpolation Techniques. Spatial Statistical Methods. An Introduction to Bathymetry. Spatial Analysis of Bathymetric Data and Sea GIS. Measurements and Analysis Using GIS. Appendix. Appendix-B. Glossary of GIS Terms. Bibliography.