Contents

About the Authors

About the Technical Reviewer

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Setting Up

Part 1 Overview

CHAPTER 1 Spatial Information Management

Using Spatial Information in Various Industries

Sources of Spatial Data

Managing and Analyzing Spatial Data

Storing Spatial Data in a Database

Spatial Analysis

Benefits of Oracle Spatial

Summary

References

CHAPTER 2 Overview of Oracle Spatial

Technology and Architecture Overview

Getting Started with Oracle Spatial

Data Model: Storing Spatial Data

Location-Enabling

Query and Analysis

Visualizing Spatial Data

Advanced Spatial Engine

Oracle Spatial Technology Products

Locator

Spatial Option

What to Expect in an Oracle Spatial Install

Installing Oracle Spatial in the Database

Upgrades

Understanding ...

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