Java programming for spatial sciences

Jo Wood

320 pages, parution le 02/07/2002

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Résumé

The Java programming language has been one of the most exciting internet-friendly technologies to emerge in the last decade. Java Programming for Spatial Sciences introduces the subject to those who wish to use computers to handle information with a geographical element.
The book introduces object-oriented modelling, including key concepts such as-abstraction, inheritance and encapsulation. It shows how these ideas can be used to model, process and visualise geographic information, leading the reader from initial ideas of class design through to the implementation of feature-rich raster and vector models of space. It includes some of the more recent developments in Internet technologies such as web-based applets and XML, showing how these can be used to deliver geographic information in a modern computing environment.
The text is aimed at novice programmers as well as those in fields such as geography, GIS, remote sensing, archaeology, and biology who wish to make use of geographic information. It provides a useful course text for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in these fields. The material is heavily example-led, and is supported by an extensive web site (www.soi.city.ack.uk/jpss) containing source code, programming exercises and quizzes, making it suitable for self-paced learning.

A clear introduction to Java for those new to computer programming.
Integrates Java programming with Geographic Information Science.
Heavily example-led with annotated source code for common spatial modelling, analytical and visualisation processes.
Supported by website programming exercises and self-assessment tests making it ideal for both self-paced learning and as support for taught courses in programming and GI science.

Contents

Introduction
Introducing classes and objects
Developing classes and objects
Controlling program movement
Sharing classes
Collecting objects together
Controlling dynamic events
Handling streams and files
Communicating with the wider world

L'auteur - Jo Wood

Jo Wood is Senior Lecturer in Geographic Information at City University, London. He has been programming for 20 years, over half of which have been with geographical information. He was formerly a lecturer in GIS at Leicester University for 10 years, specialising in GI Science, visualisation and terrain analysis.

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Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Taylor and Francis Books
Auteur(s)	Jo Wood
Parution	02/07/2002
Nb. de pages	320
Format	15,7 x 23,4
Couverture	Broché
Poids	580g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780415260985
ISBN13	978-0-415-26098-5