Introduction to Gis: A Workshop

Synopsis

An introductory seminar presented by David J Buckley intended to expose application specialists and managers to the complexities of GIS (geographic information systems) technology and terminology. It emphasises the identification and illustraiont of basic concepts in GIS applications. These are supplemented with realistic forest management applications whicn include: the identification of resource capabilities, forest inventory updating, forest merchantability and digital elevation model (DEM) modelling, as well as determining land use suitability and potential conflict. Topics covered in the workshop include the nature of geographic information; fundamental GIS concepts; data input; data storage and retrieval; data manipulation and analysis; assessment, acquisition and implementation.

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (NTSC). col. 390 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: CAN$155.00 (+p&p)

Subjects

Geography; Information technology

Keywords

data collection and analysis; forest industries; geographic information systems

Credits

Writer

David J Buckley

Cast

David J Buckley

Production Company

Name

A M Productions

Distributor

Name

A M Productions

Web

http://www.amproductions.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 604 875 9927

Fax

+1 604 875 9971