Chapter 1 Geomatics and GIS Science
1.1 What Is Geomatics
1.2 What Is GIS
1.3 Application of Geodesy
1.4 Application of GIS
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Chapter 2 Spatial Data and Spatial Data Models
2.1 What Is Spatial Data
2.2 Datums, Coordinates, and Conversions
2.3 Data Types in GIS
2.4 Spatial Data Models
2.5 Differences Between Raster and Vector Data
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Chapter 3 Introduction to Surveying
3.1 Brief History of Surveying
3.2 Definition of Surveying
3.3 Types of Surveys
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Chapter 4 Modern Surveying
4.1 Surveying Instrument
4.2 Plane Surveying
4.3 Vertical Surveying
4.4 Three-Dimensional Surveying
4.5 Basic Survey Works
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Chapter 5 Maps and Contours
5.1 What Is a Map
5.2 Mapping: a Geographic Tradition
5.3 Digital Map
5.4 Making Earth Flat: Map Projections
5.5 Methods of Elevation Determination
5.6 Contour Lines and Topographic Maps
5.7 How to Read Topographic Maps
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Chapter 6 RS and Its Application
6.1 What Is RS
6.2 Process of Remote Sensing
6.3 Passive and Active Remote Sensing
6.4 Sensors and Platforms
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Chapter 7 GNSS and Its Application
7.1 An Introduction to GNSS
7.2 Basic GNSS Concepts
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Chapter 8 Web GIS and Its Application
8.1 What Is a Web GIS
8.2 The Advantage of Web GIS
8.3 Technology Evolution and Trends in Web GIS
8.4 Web GIS Key Issues
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