GIS for Science: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics, Vol. 2

Summary

Dr. Dawn Wright and Mr. Christian Harder discuss their book “GIS for Science: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics.” They delve into the book’s inception, its ocean-focused content, and the innovations in GIS technology showcased.

Highlights

📚 Dr. Dawn Wright and Mr. Christian Harder introduce “GIS for Science: Applying Mapping and Spatial Analytics.”

🌊 The book features ocean-related chapters emphasizing the interconnectedness of marine environments.

🗺️ The cover showcases the Fieldhouse map overlaying ocean floor geomorphology.

🔬 The book highlights GIS applications in various scientific disciplines, including ecology and disaster response.

🌐 ESRI’s projection geometry team enables the integration of Fieldhouse’s map into ArcGIS.

🖥️ The book’s layout emphasizes accessibility with rich graphics and concise text.

🌐 The companion website, gisforscience.com, offers interactive digital resources for further exploration.