Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis: Applying ArcGIS Pro
Unique and authoritative reference combining concepts, theories, and hands-on analysis in the ArcGIS Pro software environment

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis bridges the gap between academic discussions and research with public and private professional practices in the field. The book discusses and illustrates essential concepts and theories, with tutorials showing students how to conduct hands-on analysis in the ArcGIS Pro software environment.

Supplementary material for this text includes data files for the tutorials and student exercises. All datasets are sourced from public domains, including the US Census Bureau data, the New York State ITS Geospatial Services, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the GIS Services of Erie County New York, and others.

Written by a highly qualified academic, the book covers topics such as:

  • Digital data models representing geographic information, including vector, raster, and 3D models
  • Methods of spatial data input in vector and raster data formats to incorporate geographic features and events with their attribute data
  • Geographic data collections in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences, and relational, spatial, and structural querying of a database
  • Coordinate systems, map projection, geo-referencing, geographic analyses, and internet-enabled geographic information sharing
  • Spatial interpolation and spatial statistical analysis, network analysis, digital mapping, and map presentations

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis is an essential reference for GIS analysts and technicians, urban planners, civil engineers, and computer scientists, along with students in related programs of study.

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Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis: Applying ArcGIS Pro
Unique and authoritative reference combining concepts, theories, and hands-on analysis in the ArcGIS Pro software environment

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis bridges the gap between academic discussions and research with public and private professional practices in the field. The book discusses and illustrates essential concepts and theories, with tutorials showing students how to conduct hands-on analysis in the ArcGIS Pro software environment.

Supplementary material for this text includes data files for the tutorials and student exercises. All datasets are sourced from public domains, including the US Census Bureau data, the New York State ITS Geospatial Services, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the GIS Services of Erie County New York, and others.

Written by a highly qualified academic, the book covers topics such as:

  • Digital data models representing geographic information, including vector, raster, and 3D models
  • Methods of spatial data input in vector and raster data formats to incorporate geographic features and events with their attribute data
  • Geographic data collections in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences, and relational, spatial, and structural querying of a database
  • Coordinate systems, map projection, geo-referencing, geographic analyses, and internet-enabled geographic information sharing
  • Spatial interpolation and spatial statistical analysis, network analysis, digital mapping, and map presentations

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis is an essential reference for GIS analysts and technicians, urban planners, civil engineers, and computer scientists, along with students in related programs of study.

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Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis: Applying ArcGIS Pro

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis: Applying ArcGIS Pro

by Tao Tang
Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis: Applying ArcGIS Pro

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis: Applying ArcGIS Pro

by Tao Tang

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Unique and authoritative reference combining concepts, theories, and hands-on analysis in the ArcGIS Pro software environment

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis bridges the gap between academic discussions and research with public and private professional practices in the field. The book discusses and illustrates essential concepts and theories, with tutorials showing students how to conduct hands-on analysis in the ArcGIS Pro software environment.

Supplementary material for this text includes data files for the tutorials and student exercises. All datasets are sourced from public domains, including the US Census Bureau data, the New York State ITS Geospatial Services, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the GIS Services of Erie County New York, and others.

Written by a highly qualified academic, the book covers topics such as:

  • Digital data models representing geographic information, including vector, raster, and 3D models
  • Methods of spatial data input in vector and raster data formats to incorporate geographic features and events with their attribute data
  • Geographic data collections in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences, and relational, spatial, and structural querying of a database
  • Coordinate systems, map projection, geo-referencing, geographic analyses, and internet-enabled geographic information sharing
  • Spatial interpolation and spatial statistical analysis, network analysis, digital mapping, and map presentations

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis is an essential reference for GIS analysts and technicians, urban planners, civil engineers, and computer scientists, along with students in related programs of study.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781394252169
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 09/17/2025
Pages: 560
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Tao Tang is a Professor of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing in the Department of Geosciences at Buffalo State University and The State University of New York (SUNY). Along with GIS and remote sensing, he also teaches map interpretation, physical geography, and the geography of Asia. Some of his research interests include slope form and processes, environmental modeling, and watershed management.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgement

About the author

1. Foundations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Chapter 1. Introduction to Analyses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

A)    Concepts and Theories

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

Chapter 2. Digital Data Models Representing Geographic Information

A)    Concepts and Theories

  1. Vector model
  2. Raster model
  3. 3D model

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

2. Fundamentals of Geographic Information Data Processing

Chapter 3. Geographic Information Database and Database Management

A)    Concepts and Theories

  1. Methods of spatial data input in vector and raster data formats.
  2. Incorporating geographic features and events with their attribute data
  3. Relational database, spatial and structural querying of database

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

Chapter 4. Geographic Information Data Gathering and Data Collections

A)    Concepts and Theories

  1. Geographic information primary data collections
  2. Geographic data collections in natural sciences and engineering
  3. Geographic data collections in social sciences
  4. Surveying and remote sensing as the methods of geographic information data collections
  5. Existing data gathering, online geographic data capture, and data conversions.

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

Chapter 5. Coordinate Systems, Map projection and Geo-referencing in GIS

A)    Concepts and Theories

  1. Absolute geographic coordinate systems
  2. Relative geographic coordinate systems.

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

3. Fundamentals of Geographic Information Analysis

Chapter 6. Basic Spatial (Geographic) Analyses in Vector Data Environment

A)       Concepts and Theories

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

Chapter 7. Basic Spatial (Geographic) Analyses in Raster Data Environment

A)    Concepts and Theories

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

Chapter 8. Three-dimensional (3D) Spatial (Geographic) Analyses

A)    Concepts and Theories

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

4. Advanced Concepts and Applications of Geographic Information Analysis

Chapter 9. Spatial Interpolation and Spatial Statistical Analysis

A)    Concepts and Theories

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

Chapter 10. Network Analysis

A)    Concepts and Theories

  1. Utility network analysis
  2. Fully functioning (transportation) network analysis

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

Chapter 11. Spatial (Geographic) Modeling in GIS and Issues of GIS Software Enhancement

A)    Concepts and Theories

  1. Spatial and distributed modeling in natural environment
  2. Spatial and distributed modeling in human built-up society
  3. Software enhancement

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

5. Geographic Information Presentations and Digital Mapping

Chapter 12. Digital mapping, map presentations, cartography, and geographic information sharing – a summary

A)    Concepts and Theories

B)    Tutorial in ArcGIS-Pro Environment

 

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