Introduction: Data, the foundation of GIS -- Project management: Conversion resources and structures ; Project planning and management ; Documenting a data conversion effort -- Understanding the target system -- GIS data sources: Data source types and preparation ; Data models, collection considerations, and cartographic issues ; External data sources and formats -- Data conversion/input methodologies: Airborne sensing systems and techniques ; Producing GIS data from aerial photos ; Scanning -- Quality control/quality assurance

1. Geographic information systems