The GIS Guide to Public Domain Data

by Joseph J. Kerski, Jill Clark

The GIS Guide to Public Domain Data gives users of geographic information systems (GIS) relevant information about the sources and quality of available public domain spatial data. Readers will understand how to find, evaluate, and analyze data to solve location-based problems. This guide covers practical issues such as copyrights, cloud computing, online data portals, volunteered geographic information, and international data. Supplementary exercises are available online to help put the concepts into practice. Students, researchers, and professionals will find The GIS Guide to Public Domain Data a useful desk companion to help them navigate the world of spatial data in the public domain.

388 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Shawn Mcclory · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book provided some good foundation for finding and properly access public geospatial data. The book however is outdated and could use a refresh because the data environment has changed quickly in the 8 years.

[Robyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. I found this deeply boring, but that is to be expected, I think. Not the most scintillating topic. There are a lot of good resources here, though.