Image from Google Jackets

Thinking about GIS geographic information system planning for managers

By: Language: English Publication details: ERSI Press 2003Edition: Redlands ERSIDescription: xx, 283p. ill. 24cmISBN:
  • 18589480708
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 526.9823 $2 18
Partial contents:
GIS: the whole picture -- Overview of the method -- Consider the strategic purpose -- Plan for the planning -- Conduct a technology seminar -- Describe the information products -- Define the system scope -- Create a data design -- Choose a logical data model -- determine system requirements -- Benefit-cost, migration, and risk analysis -- make an implementation plan -- Appendix A: GIS job descriptions -- Appendix B: benchmark testing -- Appendix C: network design planning factors
Summary: Book describes a practical method for implementing a geographic information system developed by Roger Tomlinson, considered by many to be the 'father of GIS'. His ten stage methodology is built around the concept of truly understanding the purpose of the organisation requesting it and the business environment in which it operates. The book is aimed at senior managers who oversee GIS and other information technologies and technical managers responsible for the implementation of these systems. It aims to give both groups a shared platform for GIS planning.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 526.9823 TOM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30073818

GIS: the whole picture -- Overview of the method -- Consider the strategic purpose -- Plan for the planning -- Conduct a technology seminar -- Describe the information products -- Define the system scope -- Create a data design -- Choose a logical data model -- determine system requirements -- Benefit-cost, migration, and risk analysis -- make an implementation plan -- Appendix A: GIS job descriptions -- Appendix B: benchmark testing -- Appendix C: network design planning factors

Book describes a practical method for implementing a geographic information system developed by Roger Tomlinson, considered by many to be the 'father of GIS'. His ten stage methodology is built around the concept of truly understanding the purpose of the organisation requesting it and the business environment in which it operates. The book is aimed at senior managers who oversee GIS and other information technologies and technical managers responsible for the implementation of these systems. It aims to give both groups a shared platform for GIS planning.