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Geography Mark-Up Language: Foundation for the Geo-Web
Ron Lake
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Description for Geography Mark-Up Language: Foundation for the Geo-Web
Paperback. Geography Mark--Up Language (GML) is the international standard language used to enable geographic data sharing and interchange over the Web. With version 3. 0 soon to be released, GML is and will continue to be key in making GIS more mobile and powerful. Num Pages: 406 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 194 x 22. Weight in Grams: 752.
The development of the Internet has changed the environment for Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with the emphasis shifting from analysis to the sharing of data and information over the Internet thus making GIS more mobile and powerful. The Geography Mark-Up Language (GML) was developed as the standard language and is emerging as the foundation for Internet GIS. Geography Mark-Up Language: Foundation for the Geo-Web provides a broad coverage of the use of GML in different application areas, along with the technical means for building these applications.
The development of the Internet has changed the environment for Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with the emphasis shifting from analysis to the sharing of data and information over the Internet thus making GIS more mobile and powerful. The Geography Mark-Up Language (GML) was developed as the standard language and is emerging as the foundation for Internet GIS. Geography Mark-Up Language: Foundation for the Geo-Web provides a broad coverage of the use of GML in different application areas, along with the technical means for building these applications.
Starting from the basic concepts, this book works through all the important topics ... Read more
- Contains worked examples
- Covers all aspects of GML 3.0 from geometry and topology to units of measure, default styling and coverages
- Explains the Geo-Web and its impact on vertical applications
- Authored by leading figures in GML development
This book is a must have for GIS vendors, system integrators and data providers; local/state/provincial and national government agencies; utilities and telecommunication companies; location-based services companies; data distributors; software developers and technical managers. It would make an excellent reference for mid and upper-level undergraduate students and Masters students taking technical GIS modules as part of a GIS or Technical Geography programmes.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
406
Condition
New
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470871546
SKU
V9780470871546
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99-50
About Ron Lake
Ron Lake is the 'inventor' of geography mark-up language, and a leading member of the Open GIS Consortium. He is CEO of Galdos Systems Inc (Canada) and travels extensively to promote the awareness and useability of GML.
Reviews for Geography Mark-Up Language: Foundation for the Geo-Web
"…this book marks a welcome addition to GIS literature…highly recommended as a well written, well structured and reasonably detailed outline of GML..." (GIS Professional, No.2, January – February, 2005)