A hands-on guide for computer novices, this book/CD-ROM package shows how to use geographic information system (GIS) software to manipulate and analyze large data sets. Based on observations derived from real research programs, the nine exercises explore ocean basins and currents, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and marine productivity. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through launching the GIS application, finding files, and querying databases. The companion CD-ROM contains ArcGIS software and data sets for exercises. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Explore, analyze, and elaborate on information you extract using ArcGIS? software with EXPLORING OCEAN ENVIRONMENTS: GIS INVESTIGATIONS FOR THE EARTH SCIENCES. This interactive investigation guide lets you tap the power of the ArcGIS? software to explore, manipulate, and analyze large data sets. This guide emphasizes the visualization, analysis, and multimedia integration capabilities inherent to GIS. The GIS information has been preprocessed into maps and legends, and some procedures have been automated so you can focus on the science content.
