Title Details: | |
Basic spatial concepts |
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Authors: |
Kavouras, Marinos Darra, Athanasia Kontaxaki, Sofia Tomai, Eleni |
Reviewer: |
Kokla, Margarita |
Description: | |
Abstract: |
This chapter introduces the specificities of Geographic Information Systems and clarifies their differences with other information systems. The components that make up a GIS are then described. The difference between data, information and knowledge is also mentioned. Finally, the concept of geographical entities is introduced and how they are defined in terms of geographical location, spatial relationships with other geographical entities and their spatial and thematic characteristics.
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Technical Editors: |
Baglatzi, Alkyoni Brailas, Ioannis Charcharos, Christos |
Type: |
Chapter |
Creation Date: | 08-07-2016 |
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License: |
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/gr |
Handle | http://hdl.handle.net/11419/6393 |
Bibliographic Reference: | Kavouras, M., Darra, A., Kontaxaki, S., & Tomai, E. (2016). Basic spatial concepts [Chapter]. In Kavouras, M., Darra, A., Kontaxaki, S., & Tomai, E. 2016. Geographic Information Science - Principles and Technologies [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://hdl.handle.net/11419/6393 |
Language: |
Greek |
Is Part of: |
Geographic Information Science - Principles and Technologies |