GIS Literature
GDF Hannover Media offers a variety of literature for free GIS software.
Main focus lies on the GIS GRASS and related FOSS applications. We write and provide
own GIS literature and software already for years. If you are interested in
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(2005) GRASS GIS 5.4 Kursskript. Version 1.0
Team of GDF Hannover bR (2005). Version 1.0, 126 pages. Released under
GNU Free Documentation License (GNU FDL). If desired Latex sources can be ordered
from GDF Hannover Media.
This GRASS 5.4 book is based on GRASS courses held by GDF Hannover, but it can be also used to learn
GRASS at office or at home. The book is available in German language.
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Older free GIS literature
Die GDF Hannover already provides literature about GRASS GIS and related
applications for several years. Literature about older GIS software versions are
still cherished and can be purchased from our website.
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(2005) GRASS GIS 5.7 Kursskript. Version 1.1
Team of GDF Hannover bR (2005). Version 1.0, 129 pages. Released under
GNU Free Documentation License (GNU FDL). If desired, Latex sources can be ordered
from GDF Hannover Media. This book on GRASS version
5.7 is based on GRASS courses held by GDF Hannover, but it can be also used to learn GRASS at office or at home.
The book is available in German language.
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(2003) GRASS-Handbuch. Version 1.1
Neteler, M. (2000, updated 2003). Version 1.1, 2003, 264 pages. Released
under GNU Free Documentation License (GNU FDL). If desired Latex sources can be ordered
from GDF Hannover Media. In 2000 Markus Neteler released the
German GRASS-Handbuch. Since May 2003 it is updated and released under GNU/FDL.
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(2003) GRASS 5.0 Kursskript. Version 1.0
GDF Hannover (2003). Script Version 1.0, 2003, 94 pages. Released under GNU
Free Documentation License (GNU FDL).
For our GRASS GIS beginner courses GDF Hannover offers a script, which is also available under GNU/FDL. If desired Latex sources can be ordered
from GDF Hannover Media.
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(2002) FreeGIS Tutorial. Version 1.0
This book covers the capabilities of free GIS software for
surveying, remote sending and analysis of geo data and was written by Heiko
Kehlenbrink at Intevation GmbH. Script Version 1.0,
2002, 202 pages. Released under GNU Free Documentation
License (GNU FDL). If desired Latex sources can be ordered
from GDF Hannover Media.
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2005
Mitchell, T. (2005):
Web Mapping Illustrated:
Using Open Source GIS Toolkits. 1st Edition June 2005 (est.)
ISBN: 0-596-00865-1
Kropla, B. (2005):
MapServer: Open
Source GIS Development. 400 pages. ISBN: 1-59059-490-8
Schuyler Erle, Rich Gibson, Jo Walsh (2005):
Mapping
Hacks. 564 pages. ISBN: 0-596-00703-5
2004
Neteler, M., H. Mitasova (2004):
Open Source GIS:
A GRASS GIS Approach. 2nd Edition. 424 pages, ISBN: 1-4020-7088-8
GDF Hannover bR (2004): GRASS 5.7 - Eine praktische Einführung in das geographische Informationssystem GRASS.
Hierbei handelt es sich um ein Schulungsskript der GDF Hannover. Es ist unter der GNU FDL veröffentlicht und kann
direkt von der GDF Hannover bezogen werden.
2003
Neteler, M. (2003): Das GRASS-Handbuch. Aktualisierte Version des 2000 erschienenen Buches. Seit Mai 2003 ist es unter der GNU FDL veröffentlicht.
GDF Hannover bR (2003): GRASS 5.0 - Eine praktische Einführung in das geographische Informationssystem GRASS. Hierbei handelt es sich um ein Schulungsskript der GDF Hannover. Es ist unter der GNU FDL veröffentlicht und kann direkt von der GDF Hannover bezogen werden.
2002
Neteler, M., H. Mitasova (2002):
Open Source GIS:
A GRASS GIS Approach 464 pages, ISBN: 1-4020-7088-8
Kehlenbrink, H. (2002):
Free GIS Tutorial 202
pages. Es ist unter der GNU FDL veröffentlicht.
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2000
Neteler, M. (2000): GRASS-Handbuch. Der praktische Leitfaden zum Geographischen Informationssystem GRASS.
Geosynthesis 11, Geographisches Institut der Universität Hannover, 247S. ISBN 3-927053-30-9<
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1998
Baker, W.L., Weisberg, P.J. (1998): Using GIS to model tree population
parameters in the Rocky Mountain National Park forest-tundra ecotone.
In: Journal of Biogeography. 1997, 24(4): 513-526
Bouraoui, F., Vachaud, G., Chen, T. (1998): Prediction of the effect
of climatic changes and land use management on water resources.
In: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. 1998, 23(4): 379-384
Byars, B., Clamons, S. (1998): GRASS is back!
In: GeoWorld, 11, 2, pp. 60-67
Estalrich, J., Trilla, J. (1998): GATAGRASS, a graphical user interface
for using with GRASS GIS.
In: Computers & Geosciences. 24, 5, Pages 501-506. 1998.
Lake, M.W., Woodman, P.E., Mithen, S.J. (1998): Tailoring GIS software
for archaeological applications: an example concerning viewshed analysis.
In: Journal of Archaeological Science. 1998, 25(1): 27-38
Redslob, M. (1998): Radarfernerkundung in niedersächsischen Hochmorren.
PhD University of Hannover, Germany. pp. 209
1997
Hall, M.D. (1997): Simulation of nitrates in a regional subsurface system:
Linking surface management with ground water quality, PhD Colorado State
University, pp. 240
Johnson, B.E: (1997): Development of a storm-event-based two-dimensional
upland erosion model (sediment yield), PhD Colorado State University, pp.
253
1996
Batelaan, O., Zhong, M.W., De Smedt, F. (1996): An adaptive GIS toolbox
for hydrological modelling.
In: Kovar, K., Nachtnebel, H.P. 1996: Application of geographic
information systems in hydrology and water resources management. Proc.
HydroGIS'96 conference, Vienna, 1996. (IAHS, Publication, 235), 1996, pp 3-9.
Clarke, K.C., Olsen, G. (1996): Refining a cellular automaton model of
wildfire propagation and extinction
In: Goodchild, M.F., L.T. Steyaerd, B.O.Parks (eds.): GIS and
environmental modeling: progress and research issues. pp. 333-338
Cronshey, R.G., Theurer, F.D., Glenn, R.L. (1996): GIS water-quality
model interface
In: Goodchild, M.F., L.T. Steyaerd, B.O.Parks (eds.): GIS and
environmental modeling: progress and research issues. pp. 287-291
Ertep, S.A. (1996): GRASS supports natural resources management at Fort
Benning.
In: GIS World. 1996. 9/9, 52-55.
Frew, J. (1996): The Sequoia 2000 project
In: Goodchild, M.F., L.T. Steyaerd, B.O.Parks (eds.): GIS and
environmental modeling: progress and research issues. pp. 69-72
Gao, P., Zhan, C., Menon, S. (1996): An overview of CELL-based modeling
with GIS
In: Goodchild, M.F., L.T. Steyaerd, B.O.Parks (eds.): GIS and
environmental modeling: progress and research issues. pp. 325-331
Garen, D.C., Marks, D. (1996): Spatially distributed snow modelling
in mountainous regions: Boise River application.
In: Kovar, K., Nachtnebel, H.P. 1996: Application of geographic
information systems in hydrology and water resources management. Proc.
HydroGIS'96 conference, Vienna, 1996. IAHS, Publication, 235, 1996, 421-428.
Grimmond, C.S.B (1996): Dynamically determined parameters for urban
energy and water exchange modeling
In: Goodchild, M.F., L.T. Steyaerd, B.O.Parks (eds.): GIS and
environmental modeling: progress and research issues. pp. 305-308
Gupta, A.D., Gangopadhyay, S., Gautam, T.R., Onta, P.R. (1996): Aquifer
characterization using an integrated GIS-neural network approach.
In: Kovar, K., Nachtnebel, H.P. 1996: Application of geographic
information systems in hydrology and water resources management. Proc.
HydroGIS'96 conference, Vienna, 1996. IAHS, Publication, 235, 1996, 513-519.
Lobo, M.A (1996): Integration of remote sensing data and geographic
information systems to implement the agricultural nonpoint source pollution
(AGNPS) model. M.Sc. Murray State University, pp. 178.
Lozar, R. (1996): Global data and tutorial to model climatic change and
environmental sensivity
In: Goodchild, M.F., L.T. Steyaerd, B.O.Parks (eds.): GIS and
environmental modeling: progress and research issues. pp. 73-77
Mitasova, H., Mitas, L., Brown, M.W., Gerdes, D.P., Kosinovsky, I.,
Baker, T. (1996): Modeling spatial and temporal distributed phenomena: New
methods and tools for Open GIS.
In: Goodchild, M.F., L.T. Steyaerd, B.O.Parks (eds.): GIS and
environmental modeling: progress and research issues. pp. 345-351
Reed, R.A., Johnson-Barnard, J., Baker, W.L. (1996): Fragmentation of
a forested Rocky Mountain landscape, 1950-1993.
In: Biological Conservation. 1996. 75(3), pp 267-277.
Saghafian, B. (1996): Implementation of a distributed hydrologic model
with GRASS
In: Goodchild, M.F., L.T. Steyaerd, B.O.Parks (eds.): GIS and
environmental modeling: progress and research issues. pp. 205-208
Savabi, M.R., Klik, A., Grulich, K., Mitchell, J.K., Nearing, M.A. (1996):
Application of WEPP and GIS on small watersheds in USA and Austria.
In: Kovar, K., Nachtnebel, H.P. 1996: Application of geographic
information systems in hydrology and water resources management. Proc.
HydroGIS'96 conference, Vienna, 1996. IAHS, Publication, 235, 1996, 469-476.
Streit, U., Kleeberg, H. (1996): GIS-based regionalization in hydrology:
German priority programme on spatial transfer of hydrological information.
In: Application of geographic information systems in hydrology
and water resources management (proceedings of the HydroGIS '96 Conference
held in Vienna, Austria, from 16 to 19 April 1996). - (IAHS publication: 235)
/ ed. by K. Kovar ... Wallingford (GBR) : IAHS Pr., (1996) pp. 485 - 491
Watson, F.G.R., Vertessy, R.A., Band, L.E. (1996): Distributed parameterization
of a large scale water balance model for an Australian forested region.
In: Kovar, K., Nachtnebel, H.P. 1996: Application of geographic
information systems in hydrology and water resources management. Proc.
HydroGIS'96 conference, Vienna, 1996. IAHS, Publication, 235, 1996, 157-166.
Wurtz, M. (1996): Introducing GIS into a school for water and environmental
engineering. (Introduire les SIG dans une ecole d'ingenieurs pour l'eau
et l'environnement)
In: Kovar, K., Nachtnebel, H.P. 1996: Application of geographic
information systems in hydrology and water resources management. Proc.
HydroGIS'96 conference, Vienna, 1996. IAHS, Publication, 235, 1996, 89-95.
1995
Baker, W.L., Honaker, J.J., Weisberg, P.J. (1995): Using aerial photography
and GIS to map the forest-tundra ecotone in Rocky Mountain National Park,
Colorado, for global change research.
In: Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing. 1995. 61(3),
pp 313-320.
Brun, F.E. (1995): Using a USLE based GIS for the development of an
erosion sensitivity (ES) map for Tarrant County, Texas. M.Sc. Texas Christian
University pp. 33
Byars, B.W., Rinard, B.D., Goforth, T.T. (1995): A GIS link for first
order seismic source assessment.
In: Geo Info Systems. 1995. 5(2), pp 34-37.
Kritikos, G., Charalambidis, A., Karteris, M., Schroeder, M. (1995):
Assessment of forest fire damages in Attiki using remote sensing and GIS
techniques.
In: EARSeL. 1995. 4(3), pp 47-53.
Mitasova, H., Mitas, L., Brown, W.M., Gerdes, D.P., Kosinovsky, I.,
Baker, T. (1995): Modelling spatially and temporally distributed phenomena:
new methods and tools for GRASS GIS.
In: International Journal of Geographical Information Systems.
1995. 9(4), pp 433-446.
Savabi, M.R., Flanagan, D.C., Hebel, B., Engel, B.A. (1995): Application
of WEPP and GIS-GRASS to a small watershed in Indiana.
In: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 1995. 50(5), pp
477-483.
Wu, C.S. (1995): Assessing the economic effects of streamside management
zones on the forestry sector Author: School: PhD Auburn University, pp.
165
Xin, Z., Engel, B.A. (1995): Tcl/Tk GUI toolkit offers cross-platform
application development.
In: GIS-World. 1995. 8(7), pp 58-60.
1994
Gardels, K. (1994): Sequoia 2000 and geographic information: the Guernewood
Geoprocessor.
In: Waugh, T.C., Healey, R.G. 1994: Advances in GIS research.
Proc 6th symposium, Edinburgh, 1994. Vol. 2. (Taylor & Francis, London),
1994, pp 1072-1085.
McCauley, J.D., Engel, B.A. (1994): Comparison on scene segmentations:
SMAP, ECHO and Maximum Likelyhood.
In: IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Vol.
6(2), pp. 1-4
Mejia, N.M., Wohl, E.E., Oaks, S.D. (1994): Geological hazards, vulnerability,
and risk assessment using GIS, model for Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
In: Geomorphology and natural hazards, proceedings of the 25th
Binghamton symposium in geomorphology. Morisawa-M (ed) 1994: Geomorphology.
10, 1-4, Pages 331-354. 1994.
Muttiah, R.S., Byars, B.W. (1994): Landuse classification using a GRASS
GIS neutral network tool.
In: Proceedings of the Tenth thematic conference on Geologic
remote sensing, exploration, environment, and engineering. San Antonio,
TX, United States. May 9-12, 1994 Pages II.235-II.246.
Rothermel, R.C., Hartford, R.A., Chase, C.H. (1994): Fire growth maps
for the 1988 Greater Yellowstone Area fires.
In: General Technical Report, US Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service. 1994. INT-304, 64 pp.
Srinivasan, R., Arnold, J.G. (1994): Integration of a basin-scale water
quality model with GIS.
In: Water resources bulletin (USA), Band 30 (1994) Heft 3, pp.
453 - 462
Vieux, B.E., Gauer, N. (1994): Finite-element modeling of storm water
runoff using GRASS GIS.
1993
Ameskamp, M, Prey, Th, Lamp, J. (1993): Ein integriertes System zur
Konstruktion von dreidimensionalen Bodenmodellen mit Hilfe der Fernerkundung.
In: Mitteilungen der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft
(DEU), Band 69 (1993) pp. 13 - 16
Batelaan, O., De Smedt, F., Otero-Valle, M.N., Huybrechts, W. (1993):
Development and application of a groundwater model integrated in the GIS
GRASS.
In: Kovar, K., Nachtnebel, H.P. 1993: Applications of geographic
information systems in hydrology and water resources management. Proc.
international conference, Vienna, 1993. (IAHS, Publication, 211), 1993,
pp 581-589.
Carroll, Th.R. (1993): GIS used to derive operational hydrologic products
from in situ and remotely sensed snow data.
In: Geographical information systems in assessing natural hazards
(selected contributions from the International Workshop held in Perugia
on September 20-22 1993). - (Advances in natural and technological hazards
research : 5) / ed. by Alberto Carrara and Fausto Guzzetti Dordrecht (u.a.)
(NLD) : Kluwer, (1995) pp. 335 - 342
Chairat, S., Delleur, J.W. (1993): Integrating a physically based hydrological
model with GRASS.
In: Application of geographic information systems in hydrology
and water resources management, International Conference Application of
Geographic Information Systems in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
(1993, Vienna). (IAHS publication : 211) / ed. by K. Kovar , H. P. Nachtnebel
Wallingford (GBR) : IAHS, (1993) pp. 143 - 150
Frysinger, St.P., Thomas, R.P., Parsons, A.M. (1993): Hydrological modelling
and GIS: the Sandia Environmental Decision Support System
In: Application of geographic information systems in hydrology
and water resources management (International Conference Application of
Geographic Information Systems in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
(1993, Vienna)). - (IAHS publication : 211) / ed. by K. Kovar , H. P. Nachtnebel
Wallingford (GBR) : IAHS, (1993) pp. 45 - 50
Fuerst, J., Girstmair, G, Nachtnebel, H.P. (1993): Die Verwendung Geographischer
Informationssysteme in Entscheidungsfindungssystemen zur Grundwasserbewirtschaftung.
(Application of GIS in Decision Support Systems for groundwater management)
In: Application of geographic information systems in hydrology
and water resources management (proceedings of an international conference
...). - (IAHS publication : 211) / ed. by K. Kovar , H. P. Nachtnebel Wallingford
(GBR) : IAHS, (1993) pp. 13 - 21
Gao, X, Sorooshian, S., Goodrich, D.C. (1993): Linkage of a GIS to a
distributed rainfall-runoff model.
In: Environmental modeling with GIS / Michael F. Goodchild ...
New York (u.a.) (USA) : Oxford Univ. Pr., (1993) pp. 182 - 187
Hoffmann, F. (1993): GRASS - GIS-Technologietransfer an den Universitaten
der neuen Bundeslander. (GRASS - GIS technology transfer to the universities
of the new federal state.)
In: Nachrichten aus dem Karten- und Vermessungswesen, Reihe
I. 1993. 110, pp 49-63.
Johnsson, K., Goodenough, D.G., Kushigbor, C. (1993): An expert system
interface for the GRASS geographic information system.
In: Fotogrammetriska Meddelanden. 1993. 57, 6 pp.
Mitchell, J.K, Engel, B.A., Srinivasan, R., Wang, S.S.Y. (1993): Validation
of AGNPS for small watersheds using an integrated AGNPS/GIS system.
In: Water resources bulletin (USA), Band 29 (1993) Heft 5, pp.
833-842
Nachtnebel, H.P., Fuerst, J., Holzmann, H. (1993): Application of geographical
information systems to support groundwater modelling.
In: Application of geographic information systems in hydrology
and water resources management. International Conference Application of
Geographic Information Systems in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
(1993, Vienna). - (IAHS publication : 211) / ed. by K. Kovar , H. P. Nachtnebel
Wallingford (GBR) : IAHS, (1993) pp. 653 - 664
Schultz, G.A. (1993): Application of GIS and remote sensing in hydrology.
In: Application of geographic information systems in hydrology
and water resources management. International Conference Application of
Geographic Information Systems in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
(1993, Vienna).- (IAHS publication : 211) / ed. by K. Kovar , H. P. Nachtnebel
Wallingford (GBR) : IAHS, (1993) pp. 127 - 140
Simonovic, S.P. (1993): Flood control management by integrating GIS
with expert systems: Winnipeg City case study. database module (ORACLE),
flooding
In: Application of geographic information systems in hydrology
and water resources management. International Conference Application of
Geographic Information Systems in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
(1993, Vienna) - (IAHS publication : 211) / ed. by K. Kovar , H. P. Nachtnebel
Wallingford (GBR) : IAHS, (1993) pp. 61 - 72
Toledo, S.W. (1993): The development of a natural language interface
to a geographical information system.
In: Lewis, A.J. 1993: Looking to the future with an eye on the
past. ACSM/ASPRS convention, New Orleans, 1993. Vol. 3. (ASPRS/ACSM), 1993,
pp 365-373.
Waggoner, G.S. (editor) (1993): Geographic information systems, proceedings
of the Seventh annual GRASS users conference.
In: The Seventh annual GRASS users conference. Lakewood, CO,
United States. March 16-19, 1992. Pages: 288.
Rosenthal, W.D., Srinivasan, R., Arnold, J.G. (1993): A GIS-watershed
hydrology model link to evaluate water resources of the Lower Colorado
River in Texas.
In: Application of advanced information technologies (effective
management of natural resources , proceedings of the 18-19 June conference,
Spokane, Washington) / ed. by Conrad D. Heatwole St. Joseph (USA) : ASAE,
(1993) pp. 260 - 266
Srinivasan, R., Arnold, J.G. (1993): Basin scale water quality modeling
using GIS.
In: Application of advanced information technologies (effective
management of natural resources , proceedings of the 18-19 June conference,
Spokane, Washington) / ed. by Conrad D. Heatwole St. Joseph (USA) : ASAE,
(1993) pp. 475 - 484
1992
Goran, W.D. (1992): What's the appropriate role of public-domain GIS
software?
In: GIS-World. 1992. 5(3), pp 72-77.
1991
Ball, G.L., Guertin, D.P. (1991): Fire simulation in natural ecosystems.
In: Buhyoff, G.J. 1991: Resource Technology 90. Proc. second
international symposium on advanced technology in natural resources management,
Washington, DC, 1990, 1991, pp 108-117.
Goran, B., Finney, D. (1991): GRASS GIS critical to army's land management
program.
In: GIS-World. 1991. 4(9), pp 48-53.
Wissler, C., Guertin, D.P. (1991): A spatial modeling approach to predicting
forage production and utilization in a semidesert grassland.
In: Buhyoff, G.J. 1991: Resource Technology 90. Proc. second
international symposium on advanced technology in natural resources management,
Washington, DC, 1990. (ASPRS), 1991, pp 617-627.
1990
Goossens, R., Brackman, P., De Vliegher, B.M., Hardy, J.R., Millington,
A.C., Styles, P.J. (1990): Integrated soil and water balance mapping in
Messinia, Greece using SPOT, TM, climatic and DEM data.
In: Konecny, G. 1990: Proceedings of the tenth EARSeL symposium:
new European systems, sensors and applications, Toulouse, 1990. (EARSeL),
1990, pp 269-278.
Krieger, Y., Mulsow, S., Rhoads, D.C. (1990): Organic enrichment of
the seafloor, impact assessment using a geographic information system.
In: Informatik fuer den Umweltschutz (5. Symposium Wien, Oesterreich,
19.-21 September 1990 , Proceedings). - (Informatik-Fachberichte : 256)
/ W. Pillmann , A. Jaeschke (Hrsg.) Berlin (u.a.) (DEU) : Springer, (1990)
pp. 363 - 372
1988
Liston, R.L., TeSelle, G.W. (1988): Implementing the GRASS GIS in the
Soil Conservation Service.
In: GIS/LIS '88. Proc. 3rd international conference, San Antonio,
1988. Vol. 2. (ASPRS/ACSM), 1988, pp 759-765.
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