Tomaszewski, Brian creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. nyu New York, NY Routledge 2021 2021 Second edition. monographic eng

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1 online resource (xxviii, 453 pages) : illustrations, maps "Now in its second edition, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management has been completely updated to take account of new developments in the field. Using a hands-on approach grounded in relevant GIS and disaster management theory and practice, this textbook continues the tradition of the benchmark first edition, providing coverage of GIS fundamentals applied to disaster management. Real-life case studies demonstrate GIS concepts and their applicability to the full disaster management cycle. The learning-by-example approach help readers see how GIS for disaster management operates at local, state, national, and international scales through government, private sector, non-governmental organizations, and volunteer groups. New in the Second Edition: A Chapter on Allied Technologies include Remote Sending, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Indoor Navigation and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Thirteen new technical exercises that supplement theoretical and practical chapter discussions and fully reinforce concepts learned Enhanced boxed text and other pedagogical features to give readers even more practical advice Examination of new forms of world-wide disaster faced by society Discussion of new commercial and open source GIS technology and techniques such as machine learning and internet of things. New interviews with subject matter and industry experts on GIS for disaster management in the US and abroad New career advice on getting a first job in the industry. Learned yet accessible, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management continues to be a valuable teaching tool for undergraduate and graduate instructors in the disaster management and GIS fields, as well as disaster management and humanitarian professionals"-- Brian Tomaszewski. <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> Athens ID and Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Access type: Perpetual access Includes bibliographical references and index. ARC Mode of access: Internet Emergency management Geographic information systems Emergency management Data processing Geographic information systems Disasters Data processing HV551.2 .T647 2021 363.3480285 Tomaszewski, Brian. New York, NY : Routledge, 2021. Second edition. (DLC) 2020026582 9781351034869 1351034863 9781351034852 1351034855 a9781351034838 a1351034839 9781351034845 1351034847 2020026581 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781351034869 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781351034869 Ayesha Abed Library OCoLC-P 220110 20230911115808.0 AALTaylor&Francisebook000033 eng