Product Description

The book focuses on the development of advanced functions for field-based Temporal Geographical Information Systems (TGIS). These fields describe natural, epidemiological, economic, and social phenomena distributed across space and time. The book is organized around 4 main themes: concepts, mathematical tools, computer programs, and applications.The reader is also familiarized with the TGIS toolbox of advanced functions and the associated library of comprehensive computer programs, BMElib.A CD-ROM is included with the book, so that the reader can readily use the computerized advanced TGIS functions of the BMElib to reconstruct many of the numerical applications discussed in the book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1460253 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-11
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 250 pages

Review
From the reviews:

"This is an attractive production from Springer including a book as well as an accompanying CD with support for examples (for those with access to MATLAB) ... Concepts are clearly and cleverly interwoven with practical examples. The diagrams support the text and are clear on their own account. The text seems clearly written and carefully prepared. An instructor looking for a fresh approach to teaching statistical modelling to students in a variety of disciplines might find this book a delightful choice!"

-Mathematical Reviews

"I did enjoy reading this book. The authors presented information in an easily readable style and a generally logical format. a ] To aid the reader in their understanding of the concepts and possibilities of TGIS a CD containing a library of the authora (TM)s programs is included. a ] this book would provide a workable basis and valuable doorway to the world of advanced TGIS." (Kerryn Robinson, The Australian Geologist, Issue 126, 2003)

"This is an attractive production from Springer including a book as well as an accompanying CD with support for examples. a ] there is a useful section of references and an index. Concepts are clearly and cleverly interwoven with practical examples. The diagrams support the text and are clear on their own account. The text seems clearly written and carefully prepared. An instructor looking for a fresh approach to teaching statistical modelling to students in a variety of disciplines might find this book a delightful choice!" (Sandra L. Arlinghaus, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2002 k)