Learn QGIS

Gain a deep understanding of QGIS, the world's most popular free and open-source GIS tool for spatial analysis and mapping

Key Features

Find out how to effectively use QGIS by exploring its features in depth

Practice real-world scenarios for spatial data extraction, analysis, and mapping

Explore cutting-edge topics in the geospatial industry, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book DescriptionSpatial data is everywhere, requiring professionals from various fields to capture, visualize, and analyze spatial datasets from a myriad of sources. In this fifth edition of Learn QGIS, the authors draw from their vast experience in geospatial technologies to guide you through the most essential data editing, mapping, and analysis tools available in the world’s most popular free and open-source geographic information system (GIS) software.

This updated edition incorporates the latest advancements in QGIS, comprehensively guiding you through creating, visualizing, and analyzing spatial datasets. Starting with data creation and editing, the book explores map projections, spatial data sources, and visualization techniques. You’ll develop expertise in cartographic principles, conduct spatial analysis for environmental and socioeconomic applications, and work with Earth Observation data from Copernicus and NASA.

The addition of new topics such as field data collection, data security, and ethical considerations ensures that you stay ahead of modern GIS challenges. The book also introduces AI in GIS, enabling you to leverage machine learning for geospatial data science tasks.

By the end of this QGIS book, you’ll have become proficient in geospatial analysis using QGIS and Python.What you will learn

Grasp the core concepts of spatial data importing, managing, and analysis

Access geospatial data sources from public organizations

Find out how to handle different map projections and regulations

Get to grips with the basics of map design and common map types

Understand spatial data analysis and problem solving through using real-world scenarios

Capture, download, and analyze Earth Observation data

Build mobile projects for data collection on the go

Integrate the power of AI and ML, and learn the ethical aspects of their use in GIS

Who this book is forThis fully updated edition is for GIS professionals, developers, researchers, and students in environmental management, urban studies, transportation, and spatial planning. Educators can integrate step-by-step exercises into their technical training as this book provides a hands-on approach to spatial data collection, management, and analysis, incorporating new QGIS capabilities.