Geographic Information Systems for Intermodal Transportation

Geographic Information Systems for Intermodal Transportation: Methods, Models, Applications examines the basic concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems for Transportation. The book discusses the unique characteristics of each transportation mode-- highway, railway, waterway and airway-as well as the combined intermodal transportation network. The book shows how GIS generates vehicle routes and shorted paths, develops transportation demand models, analyzes spatial data, and how three-dimensional modelling is applied to the intermodal transportation. - Includes real-world case studies from diverse situations- Provides step-by-steps insights using data to deliver effective outputs for all stakeholders- Presents models and practices for using GIS techniques to solve intermodal transportation problems- Includes learnings tools such as chapter objectives, discussion questions and a glossary