Digital Terrain Modelling: Principles and Methodology

Terrain modeling has been a recognized topic for many years in the geo-sciences, and it has found wide application, especially since the introduction of GIS. Digital Terrain Modeling: Principles and Methodology is the field's only up-to-date and comprehensive reference. The author discusses terrain analysis, data sampling strategy, data acquisition technology, data quality control, and the theory and methodology for surface modeling, as well as many other topics. The book also addresses the various applications for digital terrain modeling. The author presents the information at a medium level of technical detail, so the volume is suitable as an MSc-level GIS textbook, or for GIS professionals.