Python Geospatial Development

Develop sophisticated mapping applications from scratch using Python 3 tools for geospatial development

Key Features

• Build web applications based around maps and geospatial data using Python 3.x
• Install and use various toolkits and obtain geospatial data for use in your programs
• This practical, hands-on book will teach you all about geospatial development in Python

Book Description

What you will learn

• Access, manipulate, and display geospatial data from within your Python programs
• Master the core geospatial concepts of location, distance, units, projections, and datums
• Read and write geospatial data in both vector and raster format
• Perform complex, real-world geospatial calculations using Python
• Store and access geospatial information in a database
• Use points, lines, and polygons within your Python programs
• Convert geospatial data into attractive maps using Python-based tools
• Build complete web-based mapping applications using Python

Who this book is for

This book is for experienced Python developers who want to learn about geospatial concepts, obtain and work with geospatial data, solve spatial problems, and build sophisticated map-based applications using Python.