The primary focus of this text is on the process of cartographic modeling and GIS modeling. The text goes beyond
cartographic modeling to incorporate supplementary or complementary technologies and logics to show that spatio-temporal
modeling is not limited to cartographic modeling, nor to Map Algebra. DeMers consistent, friendly and engaging
style has been highly praised by reviewers of this title as well as users of his market leading Fundamentals of
Geographic Information Systems.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.
2. Nature of the Data.
3. Map Algebra.
4. Characterizing the Function Operations.
5. Modeling Essentials.
6. Conceptualizing the Model.
7. Model Formulation, Flowcharting, and Implementation.
8. Conflict Resolution and Prescriptive Modeling.
9. Model Verification, Validation, and Acceptability.
