Geospatial Technologies

"Geospatial technologies include global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing (RS) and geographical information systems (GIS)." (Bossler 2001)

Bossler, John D., John R. Jensen, Robert B. McMaster, and Chris Rizos, eds. Manual of geospatial science and technology. CRC Press, 2001.
 

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Introduction to GIS Programming

Introduction to GIS Programming

Welcome to the official course website for “Introduction to GIS Programming,” offered at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during Fall 2024.

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