Interoperable and Distributed Processing in GIS

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Interoperable and Distributed Processing in GIS
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andrej Vckovaki
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:200
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreObject-oriented programming (OOP)
Computer science
ISBN/Barcode 9780748407927
ClassificationsDewey:910.285
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date 16 July 1998
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This text shows how the principles and technologies of object-oriented programming, distributed processing and internet protocols can be embraced to further the reliability and interoperability of datasets for the professional GIS market. The book describes the central concept of the interface specification between the data consumer and producer - the Virtual Data Set (VDS). It then examines how VDS deals with two other classes of model - field representations and modelling uncertainty. The final part of the book looks at implementation, describing how the VDS interacts with PostScript, Java, and Object-oriented modelling environments.