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INTRODUCTION: BASIC GEOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS

introduction : BASIC GEOGRAPHIC CONCEPTSEric JessupAssociate ProfessorSchool of Economic SciencesSeptember 13, 2010 Outline What is geographical / spatial analysis and why do we care ? Different types of GEOGRAPHIC data Vector Raster Topological GIS Terms / Definitions Coordinate Systems ? GEOGRAPHIC Coordinate Systems Projected Coordinate Systems Minimizing Distortion Common File Types:Where ever you s where you ll Geographical Intersection of InformationHow knowledge is Data(Points, Lines, Areas)Raster Data(Grids/Cells)Non-GeographicalSocio EconomicDescriptive AttributesWhy should you care?The most powerful analytical tool at your disposal!Data TypesVector Data: A vector is made up of three different types of elements:1) nodes, which are single sets of coordinates (x, y, z) which define a point (such as a spring); 2) lines, which are curvilinear strings of coordinates which define a curved line (such as a stream); and 3) polygons, which are collections of lines which inscribe an area (such as a lake).

A degree of latitude is approximately 69 miles, and a minute of latitude is approximately 1.15 miles. A second of latitude is approximately 0.02 miles, or just over 100 feet. A degree of longitude varies in size. At the equator, it is approximately 69 miles, the same size as a degree of latitude. The size gradually decreases to zero as the ...

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