Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach, Third Edition, has undergone a thorough update with the most significant rewrite related to the completely new GRASS6, the retirement of the site format, and substantial new code developed by the International GRASS Development Team. Also, completely new sections on attribute database management and SQL support were added, along with vector networks analysis, lidar data processing and new graphical user interfaces. Open Source GIS: A Grass GIS Approach, Third Edition, preserves the continuity of the first and second editions by keeping most of the book's structure unchanged, and continues to target a professional audience composed of researchers and practitioners in government and industry. This book is also suitable as a secondary text for advanced-level students in geospatial analysis and modeling.

Includes rich set of practical examples extensively tested by users with data and changes, related to software updates readily available on a related website The vector data architecture in the third edition is completely new; database support added Vector data covers both polygons, lines and sites in a new way and includes database management Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Open Source software and GIS.- GIS concepts.- Getting started with GRASS.- GRASS data models and data exchange.- Working with raster data.- Working with vector data.- Graphical output and visualization.- Image processing.- Notes on GRASS programming.- Using GRASS with other Open Source tools.