Review of Spatial databases with application to GIS by Philippe Rigaux, Michel Scholl, and Agnes Voisard. Morgan Kaufmann 2002.

Introduction This book presents methods for spatial data modeling, algorithms, access methods, and query processing. The main focus is on extending DBMS technology to accommodate spatial data. The book also includes spatial methods used in Geographic Information Systems (GISs). Historically, GISs developed separately from Database systems. GISs are specialized in all aspects of spatial data handling including spatial editing, re-projecting coordinate systems, and map display. However, their query abilities generally are limited or require low-level programming. Contrary to GIS software is the approach to include spatial data in DBMSs using ADTs and extensibility.