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Geospatial Analysis with SQL

A hands-on guide to performing geospatial analysis by unlocking the syntax of spatial SQL

Bonny P McClain

Created by Bonny P McClain

Explore how to use SQL for powerful geospatial analysis without needing to learn a separate programming language. Learn to detect patterns, visualize spatial data, and solve real-world location problems by integrating SQL with spatial databases and tools like PostGIS and QGIS.

Packt | Oct 2023 | 234 min

What You Will Learn

You will start by understanding geospatial fundamentals and the role of location data in analysis. Step by step, you will create spatial databases, write SQL queries, and use spatial functions. Hands-on examples and practical exercises help you apply these skills to real datasets, building confidence as you progress.

Key Features

  • Build and query spatial databases using SQL for real-world location analysis
  • Visualize and interpret spatial data using open source tools like PostGIS and QGIS
  • Apply advanced spatial techniques to answer complex geographic questions

Target Audience

Ideal for GIS analysts, data analysts, and data scientists who already know basic SQL and geospatial concepts. If you want to expand your analytic skills and use SQL to answer spatial questions, this is a practical way to deepen your expertise and solve more complex problems.

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