Field Techniques Manual
Authors: N. McWilliam, R. Teeuw, M. Whiteside and P. Zukowskyj, 2005
GISci can be an invaluable tool within field research. This manual provides details of fieldwork techniques, from compass surveying to GPS locating, helping you to make use of GISci within your research.
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A version in Indonesian (PDF) is also available
Contents:
Introduction
Introduction and contents (PDF)
GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing and Fieldwork (PDF)
The Geographical Framework (PDF)
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) (PDF)
Data
GIS Database Mechanics (PDF)
Remote Sensing (PDF)
The Global Positioning System (GPS): Principles and Concepts (PDF)
Techniques
GISci Analysis (PDF)
Image Interpretation and Processing (PDF)
Geocorrection and Photogrammetry (PDF)
Traditional Surveying (PDF)
Using GPS for Fieldwork (PDF)
Colour plates 1 to 20 (PDF)
Planning and Practicalities
Project Planning and Management (PDF)
Field Equipment (PDF)
GISci Software (PDF)
Completing the Project (PDF)
GISci Applications (PDF)
Case Studies (PDF)
Colour plates 21 to 32 (PDF)
Appendix
Sample Field Data Collection Form (PDF)
Worked Example using GPS (PDF)
World Register of Field Centres (PDF)
Buyer’s Guide to GPS units (PDF)
References and Bibliography (PDF)
Web addresses for remote sensing (PDF)
GISci Glossary (PDF)