ABSTRACT
This book shows how Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) can be used for operations management in public institutions. It covers theory and practical applications, ranging from tracking public health trends to mapping transportation routes to charting the safest handling of hazardous materials. Along with an expert line-up of contributors and case studies, the editor provides a complete overview of how to use GIS as part of a successful, collaborative data analysis, and how to translate the information into cost-saving decisions, or even life-saving ones.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section I|10 pages
Introduction
section Section II|86 pages
Academic and Theoretical Research GIS Topics
chapter 2|12 pages
Hurricane Rita’s Impact on Vegetation
chapter 3|16 pages
Evolving Trajectories in Public Sector Statewide Spatial Data Infrastructure
section Section III|24 pages
Applied Research Using GIS
chapter 7|13 pages
More Than Meets the Eye
section Section IV|127 pages
Practitioner Use of GIS in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
chapter 10|9 pages
The Logistical Tracking System (LTS) Eighteen Years Later
section Section V|12 pages
Conclusion