Table of Contents

 

 

  

About GIS for the Curious

GIS for the Curious Cover Page
Acknowledgements
About This Guide
About This Software
About This Data

 

Introduction to GIS

Exercises in this section will use the Info Manager. 

Part 1:  Introduction 

Chapter 1:   What is a GIS
Chapter 2:   Components of a GIS
Chapter 3:   GIS Applications
Chapter 4:   Starting the Demonstrations
Chapter 5:   Starting the GIS
Chapter 6:   The CARIS Information Manager
Chapter 7:   Getting Help
Chapter 8:   Viewing the Geographic Database

Part 2: Coordinate Systems

Chapter 9:   Geographic and Ground Coordinates
Chapter 10:   Coordinate System and Distance Measurement
Chapter 11:   Coordinate System and Area Measurement
Chapter 12:   Resolution

PART 3 Representation of Features

Chapter 13:   Different Perspectives of Reality
Chapter 14:   Vector Representation
Chapter 15:   Raster Representation

 

GIS Analysis

Exercises in the section will use the Info Manager. 

Part 4 Retrieval

Chapter 16:   Retrieve Information on Features
Chapter 17:   Display Selected Features
Chapter 18:   Feature Attributes
Chapter 19:   Vertically Linked Databases
Chapter 20:   Select Features Within an Area
Chapter 21:   Thematic Mapping

Part 5 Topolgy

Chapter 22:   Topological Relationships
Chapter 23:   Use Topology to Identify Polygons by Pointing

Part 6 Analysis and Modeling

Chapter 24:   Overlay Analysis
Chapter 25:   Raster Conversion
Chapter 26:   Select Features within a User-Defined Zone
Chapter 27:   Retrieval Using Buffer Zones
Chapter 28:   Reduce a Selection
Chapter 29:   Underground Gas Tank Leakage: Two Variations
Chapter 30:   Area Affected by Underground Gas Tank Leakage
Chapter 31:   Overlay Analysis Involving Points
Chapter 32:   Generate Buffer Zones Around Lines
Chapter 33:   Manipulate Two Topological Layers
Chapter 34:   More For You to Do
Chapter 35:   Network Analysis

 

GIS Editing

Exercises in the section will use the CARIS Editor. 

Part 7 Data Collection and Editing

Chapter 36:   Data and its collection
Chapter 37:   Accuracy and Data Editing
Chapter 38:   Cartographic Enhancements and Data Editing
Chapter 39:   The GIS Editor
Chapter 40:   Move Features
Chapter 41:   Modify Shape of a Line
Chapter 42:   Line Splitting and Resolution
Chapter 43:   Modify Text
Chapter 44:   Add Point Features
Chapter 45:   Add Contour Labels
Chapter 46:   Add Line Features
Chapter 47:   Topology and Editing

Part 8: Data Sharing

Chapter 48:   Data Conversion and Integration
Chapter 49:   Transformations

 

Wrapping Up

Part 9:  In Conclusion

Chapter 50:   Create a Geographic Database
Chapter 51:   A Survey of Concepts
Chapter 52:   Where to Go From Here

 

Appendices

Appendix A:   Glossary of Terms
Appendix B:   Data Descriptions
Appendix C:   Database Table
Appendix D:   Tips for Running CARIS