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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.

Download the manual or purchase a copy by completing a publications order form (PDF). Cost: £15 including postage and packing. 

A version in Indonesian (PDF) is also available.

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GISci Analysis

.pdf

2 MB

Project Planning and Management

.pdf

928 KB

Sample Field Data Collection Form

.pdf

117 KB

Introduction and contents

.pdf

227 KB

GIS Database Mechanics

.pdf

791 KB

Remote Sensing

.pdf

900 KB

GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing and Fieldwork

.pdf

128 KB

Worked Example Using GPS

.pdf

790 KB

Field Equipment

.pdf

714 KB

Image Interpretation and Processes

.pdf

1 MB

Geocorrection and Photogrammetry

.pdf

1 MB

GISci Software

.pdf

975 KB

References and Bibliography

.pdf

135 KB

The Geographical Framework

.pdf

649 KB

The Global Positioning System (GPS): Principles and Concepts

.pdf

1 MB

Geographical Information Systems

.pdf

230 KB

Web Addresses and Remote Sensing

.pdf

109 KB

Completing the Project

.pdf

138 KB

Traditional Surveying

.pdf

442 KB

Using GPS for Fieldwork

.pdf

350 KB

GISci Applications

.pdf

790 KB

GISci Glossary

.pdf

530 KB

Case Studies

.pdf

329 KB

Colourplates 1 to 20

.pdf

3 MB

Colourplates 21 to 32

.pdf

2 MB

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