Geoinformatics

Geoinformatics
541-0924/00
čeština Geoinformatics
541-0924/01
čeština Geoinformatics
541-0924/02
čeština

Summary

Definitions and basic terminology (information, informatics, etc.). Significance of informatics use in Earth sciences. Mathematical foundations of informatics. Principles construction of information systems in geosciences. Data structures and databases. Geological documentation systems. Processing of geological research data. Geographical information systems. Expert systems. Organization of geoinformatical services. Remote sensing. Global positioning and navigation satellite systems. Computer networks and Internet. Lawful directives and norms.

Literature

Taylor, G., Blewitt, G.: Intelligent Positioning. GIS-GPS Unification. Wiley, 2006.
Decker, D.: GIS Data Sources. New York, Wiley, 2001.
Worboys, M., F.: GIS: A Computing Perspective. Taylor & Francis, London, 1995.

Advised literature

Clarke, G., Stillwell, J.: Applied GIS and Spatial Analysis. Wiley, 2004.

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Language of instruction	čeština, čeština, čeština
Code	541-0924
Abbreviation	GI_D
Course title	Geoinformatics
Coordinating department	Department of Geological Engineering
Course coordinator	doc. RNDr. František Staněk, Ph.D.