Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g

This book shows readers how to use the increasingly powerful features that are built into the Oracle database for storing and analyzing location-based data. Targeted at designers and programmers of geographic information systems, Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g attacks the increasingly important intersection of Oracle and spatial data. The authors are key players on the team that develops the Oracle Spatial feature set. Ravi Kothuri is a member of Oracle's Spatial development team. Albert Godfrind consults widely with Oracle clients on the implementation of Oracle Spatial, develops training courses, and presents frequently at conferences. Together they have crafted a technically sound and authoritative fountain of information on working with spatial data in the Oracle database.

The only book to address the topic of Oracle Spatial. Any designer or developer making use of Oracle Spatial will want this book Authors can speak definitively. They are key players on the team that develops the Oracle Spatial feature set Covers important updates to Oracle Spatial that are part of Oracle's upcoming release of Oracle Database 11g. Readers of the first book need to learn about those updates and will want to upgrade

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Ravi Kothuri holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has been an active researcher and developer in the spatial and multimedia areas for the past 12 years. He serves as the project lead and software architect for various projects in Oracle Spatial. He has around 15 patents (some pending) on specific Oracle technology and has authored numerous articles for database conferences and journals. Other activities include teaching database courses for undergrads and reviewing of research articles for spatial and database conferences. Ravi enjoys music, movies, and playing with children.

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Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g shows you how to take advantage of Oracle Database's built-in feature set for working with location-based data. The book addresses the special nature of spatial data and its role in professional and consumer applications. It also details issues in spatial data management and covers how spatial information is used to understand business and support decisions, to manage customer relations, and to better serve private and corporate users. When you read this book, you're learning from the very best, the authors are key players on the team that develops the Oracle Spatial feature set.

Inhalt
Overview.- Spatial Information Management.- Overview of Oracle Spatial.- Location-Enabling Your Applications.- Basic Spatial.- The SDOGEOMETRY Data Type.- Loading, Transporting, and Validating Spatial Data.- Geocoding.- Manipulating SDOGEOMETRY in Application Programs.- Spatial and Network Analysis.- Spatial Indexes and Operators.- Geometry Processing Functions.- Network Modeling.- The Routing Engine.- Visualization.- Defining Maps Using MapViewer.- Using Maps in Your Applications.- Spatial in Applications.- Sample Applications.- Case Studies.- Tips, Common Mistakes, and Common Errors.