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2006-12-12 18:54:09 · 7 answers · asked by ojuks 1 in Environment
geographic information system (GIS)
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2006-12-12 18:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by Matt W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A geographic information system (GIS) is a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth. In the strictest sense, it is a computer system capable of integrating, storing, editing, analyzing, sharing, and displaying geographically-referenced information. In a more generic sense, GIS is a tool that allows users to create interactive queries (user created searches), analyze the spatial information, and edit data. Geographic information science is the science underlying the applications and systems, taught as a degree program by several universities.
Geographic information system technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management, asset management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Urban planning, cartography, and route planning. For example, a GIS might allow emergency planners to easily calculate emergency response times in the event of a natural disaster, or a GIS might be used to find wetlands that need protection from pollution.
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2006-12-13 06:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by catzpaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its Geographic Information System .
geographic information system (GIS) is a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth. In the strictest sense, it is a computer system capable of integrating, storing, editing, analyzing, sharing, and displaying geographically-referenced information. In a more generic sense, GIS is a tool that allows users to create interactive queries (user created searches), analyze the spatial information, and edit data. Geographic information science is the science underlying the applications and systems, taught as a degree program by several universities.
Geographic information system technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management, asset management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Urban planning, cartography, and route planning. For example, a GIS might allow emergency planners to easily calculate emergency response times in the event of a natural disaster, or a GIS might be used to find wetlands that need protection from pollution.
2006-12-13 02:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by abcd_123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The abbreviation 'GIS' means geographic information system. A GIS involves people and data. When you use a map to plan a trip, you are using GIS. The GIS Department was formed in 1998 to create and maintain the best maps of Hamilton County and to support GIS users throughout the area. GIS is being used in local governments to perform or enhance a number of functions ranging from subdivision review to police response. You can benefit from it directly by using this site. If you are a citizen of the County, then you also benefit through the provision of better and more efficient governmental services.
2006-12-13 02:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by 05&08 Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geographic Information Systems.
2006-12-13 02:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by super682003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GIS is a rapidly growing technological field that incorporates graphical features with tabular data in order to assess real-world problems. What is now the GIS field began around 1960, with the discovery that maps could be programmed using simple code and then stored in a computer allowing for future modification when necessary. This was a welcome change from the era of hand cartography when maps had to be painstakingly created by hand; even small changes required the creation of a new map. The earliest version of a GIS was known as computer cartography and involved simple linework to represent land features. From that evolved the concept of overlaying different mapped features on top of each other to determine patterns and causes of spatial phenomenon.
"In the strictest sense, a GIS is a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information, i.e. data identified according to their locations. Practitioners also regard the total GIS as including operating personnel and the data that go into the system." USGS
"A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing things that exist and events that happen on earth. GIS technology integrates common database operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique visualization and geographic analysis benefits offered by maps." ESRI
"GIS is an integrated system of computer hardware, software, and trained personnel linking topographic, demographic, utility, facility, image and other resource data that is geographically referenced." NASA
GIS has already affected most of us in some way without us even realizing it. If you've ever using an Internet mapping program to find directions, congratulations, you've personally used GIS. The new supermarket chain on the corner was probably located using GIS to determine the most effective place to meet customer demand.
2006-12-13 05:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by khaja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
geographical information system
2006-12-13 02:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋