ANTH/GEOG 4543 Intro to GI Science
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Multipurpose Land Information Systems Guidebook Federal Geodetic Control Committee

Section 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to Multipurpose Land Information Systems

Chapter 2: Introduction to Mapping Concepts

Chapter 3: Introduction to Geodetic Reference Frameworks

Chapter 4: Land Interests

Chapter 5: Property Boundaries

Chapter 6: The Public Land Survey System

Chapter 7: Why Implement a Multipurpose Land Information System

Section 2

Chapter 8: Organizational Context

Chapter 9: Land Data: Types and Requirements

Chapter 10: Data Linkages in an MPLIS

Chapter 11: Improved Analytical Functionality: Modernizing Land Administration, Planning, Management, and Policy Analysis

Chapter 12: The Base Map

Chapter 13: The Parcel Map

Section 3

Chapter 14: Getting Started: How to Organize Your Improvement Efforts

Chapter 15: Economics of MPLIS: Concepts and Tools

Chapter 16: Needs Assessment

Chapter 17: Institutional Arrangements and Economic Impacts

Chapter 19: Mapping: Methods and Procedures

Chapter 20: Standards and Specifications for an Automated MPLIS

Chapter 21: Introduction and Overview of Multipurpose Land Information System Automation

Chapter 22: Automation Components

Chapter 23: Guidelines for Automation

Chapter 24: Model MPLIS

Chapter 25: Database Design

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