QGIS Quick Start Guide is your hands-on introduction to QGIS 3.4, an open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) software. Through step-by-step instructions, you'll explore creating, loading, and styling geospatial data while developing the skills to generate professional-grade maps and analyses. What this Book will help me do Understand and navigate QGIS 3.4's interface and core functionality. Import and manage spatial datasets for analysis and visualization. Create custom-styled vector and raster layers for effective presentation. Design detailed and aesthetically pleasing maps for various uses. Extend QGIS with plugins and automate tasks using modeling tools. Author(s) The author, None Cutts, is a passionate GIS professional with years of experience working with geographic data and related software. With a strong focus on making GIS knowledge accessible, they provide practical advice and workflows in an easy-to-follow manner, helping readers achieve proficiency with a powerful tool like QGIS. Who is it for? This book is perfect for GIS beginners and intermediate-level users looking to develop hands-on skills with QGIS 3.4. If you're a student, geospatial analyst, or enthusiast aiming to master an accessible and robust GIS toolset, this guide aligns with your learning goals. Gain the confidence to analyze geographic data and create compelling maps as part of your studies or projects.

Dive into the intricate world of geospatial data with "Hands-On Geospatial Analysis with R and QGIS". This book guides readers through managing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data using the popular tools R and QGIS. Packed with practical examples, it empowers you to effectively handle GIS and remote sensing data in your projects. What this Book will help me do Understand how to install and set up R and QGIS environments for geospatial tasks. Learn the fundamentals of spatial data processing, including management, visualization, and analysis. Create compelling geospatial visualizations using R packages like ggplot2 and tools in QGIS. Master raster data handling and leverage the QGIS graphical modeler for automating geoprocessing tasks. Apply machine learning techniques to geospatial problems such as landslide susceptibility mapping using real-world data. Author(s) None Hamson and None Islam are experts in the field of geospatial analysis and provide practical, actionable insights throughout this book. With extensive experience in GIS and remote sensing technologies, they focus on guiding readers from basic principles to advanced applications. Their collaborative teaching style ensures clarity and accessibility for learners at different skill levels. Who is it for? This book is ideal for geographers, environmental scientists, and other professionals working with spatial data. Beginner to intermediate-level readers will find it approachable, with step-by-step instructions to build their expertise. While prior familiarity with R or QGIS can be helpful, it is not required. The book is tailored for those eager to expand their skills in geospatial data analysis and visualization.

Unlock the world of geospatial analysis and mapping with 'Learn QGIS.' This comprehensive guide takes you through the capabilities of QGIS 3.4, covering everything from data loading and styling to spatial analysis and plugin development. Geared towards beginners and seasoned GIS users alike, you'll gain hands-on expertise to master QGIS effectively and confidently. What this Book will help me do Load, edit, and manage geospatial data efficiently in QGIS 3.4 for impactful analysis. Create professional-grade maps with custom styling and data visualization techniques. Delve into the QGIS 3.4 processing toolbox, enhancing analysis workflows. Build bespoke QGIS plugins using Python and QT Designer for tailored solutions. Use QGIS 3.4's advanced features like 3D views and GeoPackage efficiently. Author(s) None Cutts and Anita Graser bring their extensive technical expertise to 'Learn QGIS.' None Cutts has a background in geospatial technologies and a focus on practical GIS applications. Anita Graser is a recognized QGIS expert, experienced in both software development and geospatial analysis. Together, they share their knowledge in an accessible style, ensuring readers of different levels can benefit. Who is it for? This book is ideal for developers, consultants, or GIS enthusiasts who want to expand their skills in using QGIS 3.4 for geospatial data analysis and mapping. Beginners looking to understand core QGIS capabilities will also find value. If you're aiming to develop professional maps and customize QGIS, this is the resource for you.

Aimed at readers with a knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) but no formal training in computer science, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to how GIS store and process spatial data. This updated edition includes two new chapters on databases and heuristics, substantial additional material on indexing and raster imagery, and revisions throughout that incorporate up-to-date applications such as GPS on mobile devices and Internet-based services.

Deliver advanced functionality faster and cheaper by exploiting SQL Server's ever-growing amount of built-in support for modern data formats. Learn about the growing support within SQL Server for operations and data transformations that have previously required third-party software and all the associated licensing and development costs. Benefit through a better understanding of what can be done inside the database engine with no additional costs or development time invested in outside software. Widely used types such as JSON and XML are well-supported by the database engine. The same is true of hierarchical data and even temporal data. Knowledge of these advanced types is crucial to unleashing the full power that's available from your organization's SQL Server database investment. SQL Server Advanced Data Types explores each of the complex data types supplied within SQL Server. Common usage scenarios for eachcomplex data type are discussed, followed by a detailed discussion on how to work with each data type. Each chapter demystifies the complex data and you learn how to use the data types most efficiently. The book offers a practical guide to working with complex data, using real-world examples to demonstrate how each data type can be leveraged. Performance considerations are also discussed, including the implementation of special indexes such as XML indexes and spatial indexes. What You'll Learn Understand the implementation of basic data types and why using the correct type is so important Work with XML data through the XML data type Construct XML data from relational result sets Store and manipulate JSON data using the JSON data type Model and analyze spatial data for geographic information systems Define hierarchies and query them efficiently through the HierarchyID type Who This Book Is For SQL Server developers and application developers who need to store and access complex data structures

"Practical SQL is an approachable and fast-paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. The book focuses on using SQL to find the story your data tells, with the popular open-source database PostgreSQL and the pgAdmin interface as its primary tools. You’ll first cover the fundamentals of databases and the SQL language, then build skills by analyzing data from the U.S. Census and other federal and state government agencies. With exercises and real-world examples in each chapter, this book will teach even those who have never programmed before all the tools necessary to build powerful databases and access information quickly and efficiently. You’ll learn how to: • Create databases and related tables using your own data• Define the right data types for your information• Aggregate, sort, and filter data to find patterns• Use basic math and advanced statistical functions• Identify errors in data and clean them up• Import and export data using delimited text files• Write queries for geographic information systems (GIS)• Create advanced queries and automate tasks Learning SQL doesn’t have to be dry and complicated. Practical SQL delivers clear examples with an easy-to-follow approach to teach you the tools you need to build and manage your own databases. This book uses PostgreSQL, but the SQL syntax is applicable to many database applications, including Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL."

PostGIS Cookbook provides a thorough introduction to working with spatial data in the PostgreSQL environment using PostGIS. The book covers topics such as importing and exporting geographic data, analyzing vector and raster data, database optimization, and building GIS web applications. By the end, you'll be equipped to fully leverage PostGIS for spatial data projects. What this Book will help me do Efficiently import and export geographic data between PostGIS and other platforms. Apply PostGIS functions for advanced vector data analysis and visualization. Manipulate and optimize spatial data for better performance and robustness. Integrate PostGIS with Python for spatial data scripting. Develop GIS web applications leveraging PostGIS and Open Geospatial standards. Author(s) The authors of PostGIS Cookbook are experienced professionals and active contributors to the spatial database community. Vincent Mather, Pedro Wightman, Thomas Kraft, and their co-authors bring extensive software engineering and geo-computing expertise to the text. Their hands-on approach ensures practicality and relevance to current technologies. Who is it for? This book is ideal for developers and GIS professionals who want to enhance their spatial data handling skills using PostGIS. Whether you're a beginner to spatial databases or looking to extend your PostgreSQL knowledge, this book offers practical solutions and advanced techniques for spatial data management and analysis.

Learn to use the ArcGIS API 4 for JavaScript to build custom web mapping applications. This book teaches you to easily create interactive displays of geographic information that you can use to tell stories and answer questions. Version 4 of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript introduces new patterns and fundamental concepts, including 3D mapping capabilities. You will learn the fundamentals of using the API in order to get the most out of it. Covering key concepts and how different components work together, you will also learn how to take advantage of the Widget framework built into the API to build your own reusable widgets for your own ArcGIS JSAPI applications. Including a series of samples you can use to leverage the API for your own applications, Introducing ArcGIS API 4 for JavaScript helps you take your existing knowledge of JavaScript to a new level, and add new features to your app libraries. What You'll Learn Create both 2D and 3D custom web mapping applications Work with popups and custom widgets Leverage the ArcGIS platform in your applications Utilize custom visualizations Who This Book Is For Developers who need to learn the ArcGIS JSAPI for work or school. Those with some JavaScript experience; GIS or mapping experience is not required.

Mastering ArcGIS Enterprise Administration teaches you how to install, configure, and manage ArcGIS Enterprise, guiding you through publishing, optimizing, and securing GIS services for your organizational needs. With this book, you will build a robust GIS infrastructure and gain solutions to common administration challenges. What this Book will help me do Install and configure ArcGIS Enterprise, including its enterprise geodatabase and web services components. Utilize administrative tools like user interfaces, REST API, and Python for system management. Securely publish and manage GIS services, optimizing performance for end users. Apply best practices for securing GIS resources and enabling efficient access. Troubleshoot issues and implement automation to maintain system reliability. Author(s) None Cooper is a seasoned GIS professional with extensive experience in deploying and managing ArcGIS systems for various organizational workflows. With a meticulous approach, they have assisted numerous teams in leveraging GIS technologies to accomplish their objectives. None's commitment to teaching is reflected in this comprehensive guide, which simplifies complex topics to foster effective learning. Who is it for? This book is perfect for GIS analysts, managers, and administrators who aim to learn ArcGIS Enterprise installation and administration. If you already work with ArcGIS or similar GIS platforms, this book can enhance your understanding. It's suitable for those with a basic understanding of geospatial concepts looking to specialize in Enterprise administration. Whether you work as a GIS engineer or database administrator, this guide helps you establish a secure and functional ArcGIS infrastructure.

The definitive guide to bringing accuracy to measurement, updated and supplemented Adjustment Computations is the classic textbook for spatial information analysis and adjustment computations, providing clear, easy-to-understand instruction backed by real-world practicality. From the basic terms and fundamentals of errors to specific adjustment computations and spatial information analysis, this book covers the methodologies and tools that bring accuracy to surveying, GNSS, GIS, and other spatial technologies. Broad in scope yet rich in detail, the discussion avoids overly-complex theory in favor of practical techniques for students and professionals. This new sixth edition has been updated to align with the latest developments in this rapidly expanding field, and includes new video lessons and updated problems, including worked problems in STATS, MATRIX, ADJUST, and MathCAD. All measurement produces some amount of error; whether from human mistakes, instrumentation inaccuracy, or environmental features, these errors must be accounted and adjusted for when accuracy is critical. This book describes how errors are identified, analyzed, measured, and corrected, with a focus on least squares adjustment—the most rigorous methodology available. Apply industry-standard methodologies to error analysis and adjustment Translate your skills to the real-world with instruction focused on the practical Master the fundamentals as well as specific computations and analysis Strengthen your understanding of critical topics on the Fundamentals in Surveying Licensing Exam As spatial technologies expand in both use and capability, so does our need for professionals who understand how to check and adjust for errors in spatial data. Conceptual knowledge is one thing, but practical skills are what counts when accuracy is at stake; Adjustment Computations provides the real-world training you need to identify, analyze, and correct for potentially crucial errors.

GeoServer Beginner's Guide is your starting point for mastering GeoServer, a powerful open-source tool for serving geospatial data online. This book makes it easy to create, manage, and share maps and geographic information systems (GIS) even if you don't have advanced technical experience. With step-by-step guidance, you'll leverage GeoServer's full capabilities. What this Book will help me do Configure and install GeoServer to publish your geospatial data quickly and efficiently, making it available online. Create interactive and visually appealing maps by styling points, lines, and polygons using GeoServer's tools. Learn how to connect GeoServer with back-end databases like PostGIS for advanced data management and functionalities. Optimize GeoServer for performance and prepare for production-ready deployments, ensuring a seamless user experience. Use GeoServer's REST API to automate tasks and integrate with other applications for enhanced workflows. Author(s) None Iacovella has extensive experience in GIS and web technologies, specializing in open-source solutions. With a passion for teaching, he has authored several books and tutorials that make technical topics accessible to developers and enthusiasts. His approachable writing style ensures that complex concepts are broken down into understandable steps. Who is it for? This book is designed for web developers and technical users who are new to GeoServer or open-source GIS tools. Ideal readers are those with basic server-side scripting knowledge and an interest in publishing dynamic, interactive maps. If you're looking to enhance your website with geospatial data, this guide will provide the step-by-step instructions you need.

Practical GIS introduces you to the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using accessible, open source tools. From setting up your GIS environment to creating and analyzing spatial data and publishing it online, this book covers everything you need to perform both beginner and advanced GIS tasks. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamentals of GIS and use open source tools effectively. Be able to collect, store, query, and manage spatial data efficiently. Perform advanced spatial analyses and solve real-world GIS problems practically. Learn how to publish and share GIS data and results using QGIS Server and GeoServer. Create web maps using lightweight web mapping libraries like Leaflet. Author(s) The authors of Practical GIS bring years of professional experience in GIS and data analysis, combining technical know-how with a teaching approach accessible to a wide range of learners. They strive to convey complex GIS concepts simply and practically, fostering a hands-on learning experience. Who is it for? This book is ideal for IT professionals new to GIS or those considering entering the GIS field. If you're looking for a cost-effective way to learn GIS without investing in expensive commercial software or formal training, Practical GIS provides the knowledge and tools you need. Beginners and intermediate learners alike will find this book to be a helpful stepping stone in mastering GIS.

"Mastering PostGIS" is your guide to unlocking the powerful capabilities of the PostGIS spatial database system. Across 328 pages, this book takes you through the essentials of spatial data handling, from importing, analyzing, and exporting datasets to building fully-functional GIS applications. You'll explore concepts such as spatial querying, data types, and integrating PostGIS with powerful tools like GeoServer and OpenLayers. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamentals of PostGIS and its role in GIS workflows. Gain hands-on experience in SQL-based spatial queries and data manipulation. Develop the ability to integrate PostGIS with web platforms like Node.js, GeoServer, and OpenLayers. Discover strategies for spatial data ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and live updates. Build scalable, efficient GIS applications leveraging PostGIS's capabilities. Author(s) George Silva, None Mikiewicz, and Michal Mackiewicz None are experts in GIS systems and database technologies with years of experience working with spatial databases such as PostGIS. Passionate about imparting practical knowledge, they provide clear, hands-on examples in every chapter to help you master spatial database solutions. Who is it for? This book is perfect for GIS developers and analysts looking to deepen their knowledge of PostGIS. If you aim to enhance your skills in designing GIS applications or performing spatial data analysis, this is your ideal resource. Prior experience with PostgreSQL and a basic installation of PostGIS are recommended for readers.

TRY (FREE for 14 days), OR RENT this title offers content that not only teaches GIS techniques, the ideas behind them, and how they work, but also—through a series of graded, hands-on content oriented activities--challenges students to think through what they are doing and why before going on to practical ArcGIS exercises. This deeper understanding, and the superior problem-solving skills students gain from using the text, will also make them highly valuable employees, in addition to well-informed students. : www.wileystudentchoice.com Geographic Information Systems in Action , 1st Edition

Master data management, visualization, and spatial analysis techniques in QGIS and become a GIS power user About This Book Learn how to work with various types of data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guide Give a touch of professionalism to your maps, both for functionality and look and feel, with the help of this practical guide This progressive, hands-on guide builds on a geo-spatial data and adds more reactive maps using geometry tools. Who This Book Is For If you are a user, developer, or consultant and want to know how to use QGIS to achieve the results you are used to from other types of GIS, then this learning path is for you. You are expected to be comfortable with core GIS concepts. This Learning Path will make you an expert with QGIS by showing you how to develop more complex, layered map applications. It will launch you to the next level of GIS users. What You Will Learn Create your first map by styling both vector and raster layers from different data sources Use parameters such as precipitation, relative humidity, and temperature to predict the vulnerability of fields and crops to mildew Re-project vector and raster data and see how to convert between different style formats Use a mix of web services to provide a collaborative data system Use raster analysis and a model automation tool to model the physical conditions for hydrological analysis Get the most out of the cartographic tools to in QGIS to reveal the advanced tips and tricks of cartography In Detail The first module Learning QGIS, Third edition covers the installation and configuration of QGIS. You'll become a master in data creation and editing, and creating great maps. By the end of this module, you'll be able to extend QGIS with Python, getting in-depth with developing custom tools for the Processing Toolbox. The second module QGIS Blueprints gives you an overview of the application types and the technical aspects along with few examples from the digital humanities. After estimating unknown values using interpolation methods and demonstrating visualization and analytical techniques, the module ends by creating an editable and data-rich map for the discovery of community information. The third module QGIS 2 Cookbook covers data input and output with special instructions for trickier formats. Later, we dive into exploring data, data management, and preprocessing steps to cut your data to just the important areas. At the end of this module, you will dive into the methods for analyzing routes and networks, and learn how to take QGIS beyond the out-of-the-box features with plug-ins, customization, and add-on tools. This Learning Path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products: Learning QGIS, Third Edition by Anita Graser QGIS Blueprints by Ben Mearns QGIS 2 Cookbook by Alex Mandel, Víctor Olaya Ferrero, Anita Graser, Alexander Bruy Style and approach This Learning Path will get you up and running with QGIS. We start off with an introduction to QGIS and create maps and plugins. Then, we will guide you through Blueprints for geographic web applications, each of which will teach you a different feature by boiling down a complex workflow into steps you can follow. Finally, you'll turn your attention to becoming a QGIS power user and master data management, visualization, and spatial analysis techniques of QGIS. Downloading the example code for this book. You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the code file.

Geospatial data, or data with location information, is generated in huge volumes every day by billions of mobile phones, IoT sensors, drones, nanosatellites, and many other sources in an unending stream. This practical ebook introduces you to the landscape of tools and methods for making sense of all that data, and shows you how to apply geospatial analytics to a variety of issues, large and small. Authors Aurelia Moser, Jon Bruner, and Bill Day provide a complete picture of the geospatial analysis options available, including low-scale commercial desktop GIS tools, medium-scale options such as PostGIS and Lucene-based searching, and true big data solutions built on technologies such as Hadoop. You’ll learn when it makes sense to move from one type of solution to the next, taking increased costs and complexity into account. Explore the structure of basic webmaps, and the challenges and constraints involved when working with geo data Dive into low- to medium-scale mapping tools for use in backend and frontend web development Focus on tools for robust medium-scale geospatial projects that don’t quite justify a big data solution Learn about innovative platforms and software packages for solving issues of processing and storage of large-scale data Examine geodata analysis use cases, including disaster relief, urban planning, and agriculture and environmental monitoring

Dive into advanced GIS techniques with 'Mastering QGIS,' a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to leverage the full capabilities of the open-source GIS software QGIS. Through practical examples, you'll advance your skills from the fundamentals to professional levels by developing plugins, automating workflows, and mastering data visualization. What this Book will help me do Create comprehensive spatial databases to organize and analyze GIS data effectively. Master advanced styling techniques for professional-quality map presentation. Process vector and raster data, including preparing and analyzing data for specific use cases. Integrate Python scripting to automate GIS data workflows and extend QGIS functionality. Develop custom QGIS plugins to tailor the software to your projects and needs. Author(s) Kurt Menke, GISP, along with co-authors recognized as experts in GIS, share their extensive experience with QGIS. They bring a practical approach aimed at GIS professionals seeking deeper software mastery. Who is it for? This book is ideal for GIS professionals, students, and analysts intending to elevate their QGIS competency. Whether you're looking to switch from proprietary GIS tools or enhance your open-source skillset, this resource provides the expertise required to excel in your field.

Create Beautiful Visualizations that Free Your Data to Tell Powerful Truths “The depth of Barrett Clark’s knowledge shines through in his writing: clear, concise, and confident. Barrett has been practicing all of this stuff in his day job for many years–Postgres, D3, GIS, all of it. The knowledge in this book is real-world and hard-earned!” –From the Foreword by Obie Fernandez is your hands-on, practical, and holistic guide to the art of visualizing data. You’ll learn how to use Rails, jQuery, D3, Leaflet, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS together, creating beautiful visualizations and maps that give your data a voice and to make it “dance.” Data Visualization Toolkit Barrett Clark teaches through real-world problems and examples developed specifically to illuminate every technique you need to generate stunningly effective visualizations. You’ll move from the absolute basics toward deep dives, mastering diverse visualizations and discovering when to use each. Along the way, you’ll build three start-to-finish visualization applications, using actual real estate, weather, and travel datasets. Clark addresses every component of data visualization: your data, database, application server, visualization libraries, and more. He explains data transformations; presents expert techniques in JavaScript, Ruby, and SQL; and illuminates key concepts associated with both descriptive statistics and geospatial data. Throughout, everything is aimed at one goal: to help you cut through the clutter and let your data tell all it can. This guide will help you Explore and understand the data visualization technology stack Master the thought process and steps involved in importing data Extract, transform, and load data in usable, reliable form Handle spotty data, or data that doesn’t line up with what your chart expects Use D3 to build pie and bar charts, scatter and box plots, and more Work effectively with time-series data Tweak Ruby and SQL to optimize performance with large datasets Use raw SQL in Rails: window functions, subqueries, and common table expressions Build chord diagrams and time-series aggregates Use separate databases or schema for reporting databases Integrate geographical data via geospatial SQL queries Construct maps with Leaflet and Rails Query geospatial data the “Rails way” and the “raw SQL way”

Learning QGIS, Third Edition, serves as a comprehensive guide for GIS users looking to enhance their skills using the QGIS platform. By following the structured, step-by-step instructions, you'll master data visualization, manipulation, and advanced mapping techniques. The book emphasizes practical knowledge, enabling you to efficiently handle both data processing and cartographic output. What this Book will help me do Install and effectively navigate the QGIS software interface to enable GIS tasks. Load, visualize, and manage vector and raster spatial data from various sources. Create, edit, and analyze spatial datasets with precision using QGIS tools. Perform and automate complex geoprocessing tasks using the Processing toolbox. Configure advanced cartographic outputs including printable maps tailored to your needs. Author(s) Anita Graser, a notable GIS expert, brings her extensive experience and knowledge in open-source geospatial technologies to this book. She is a core developer of QGIS and regularly publishes content on GIS applications and spatial analysis. Anita excels in presenting complex concepts in a user-friendly manner, making advanced GIS techniques accessible to learners of diverse backgrounds. Who is it for? This book is tailored for GIS professionals, consultants, or developers looking to expand their expertise in QGIS. Whether you're familiar with GIS principles or are an experienced user of other platforms, this book helps bridge the gap to using QGIS effectively. If you're aiming to enhance your mapping and geospatial analysis capabilities, this guide is greatly suited for your ambitions.

Delve into the world of advanced web mapping with 'Mastering OpenLayers 3.' This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge to create responsive, robust web mapping applications using the OpenLayers 3 library, showcasing step-by-step examples and practical insights. What this Book will help me do Learn to effectively utilize OpenLayers 3's advanced features for web mapping. Integrate and customize the library in your own mapping applications proficiently. Develop thematic maps and apply stunning visual effects using advanced techniques. Create mobile-friendly, interactive web mapping solutions. Extend the capabilities of OpenLayers 3 with your own custom classes and scripts. Author(s) None Farkas is a skilled technical author with expertise in web mapping technologies and libraries like OpenLayers. Known for his hands-on approach, None brings clarity to complex topics, making them accessible to developers of various skill levels. Who is it for? This book is perfect for developers with basic to intermediate knowledge of JavaScript and GIS. If you are a front-end developer looking to build dynamic mapping applications or someone aiming to deepen your understanding of OpenLayers 3, this book is for you.