Description
This book focuses on the practical aspects of software and data tools that enable GIS applications. It covers topics such as GIS, its importance, and potential pitfalls. It also covers key technologies that are essential for GIS applications, such as remote sensing, DEM data, GPS, Internet applications, and mobile GIS. The book also includes case studies from around the world that demonstrate the usefulness of GIS applications for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Professionals involved in the planning, design, operation, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need to understand the productivity-enhancing applications of GIS. Inspired by an ASCE-sponsored continuing education course taught by the author, GIS Applications for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems focuses on the practical aspects of software and data tools that enable GIS applications. The book documents and analyzes effective use of GIS, demonstrating how you can apply the technology to make tasks easier to perform, saving time and money for your organization. The book first describes GIS, detailing its importance and explaining how to avoid potential pitfalls via a needs analysis study. It then describes GIS-related technologies that are crucial in applications development: remote sensing; DEM data; GPS; Internet applications; and mobile GIS. The final ten chapters focus on the "Four Ms" of the water industry-Mapping, Monitoring, Modeling, and Maintenance-applications that define the most important activities for efficient management of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Promoting a performance- (or outcome-) based style of learning, each chapter first states learning objectives and later concludes with a chapter summary and questions. The text encourages more effective and natural inductive study by first presenting case studies, then explaining procedures. This volume supplements the text with numerous maps, tables, and illustrations. Focuses on the practical aspects of software and data tools that enable productivity-enhancing GIS applications Incorporates the recommendations of ABET and ASCE's Excellence in Civil Engineering Education program Includes models, software, examples, and case studies derived from projects managed by the author and other GIS experts Discusses GIS applications useful for protecting water and wastewater systems from terrorist attacks Presents a collection of recent case studies from around the world
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