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What is a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

what is gis

GIS is a system that goes beyond conventional mapping techniques to acquire, store, manipulate, analyze, manage and present spatial data and it is made up of people, data, software and hardware. Software for data processing, analysis and visualization includes GIS applications; hardware includes GPS receivers and data storage devices. People are users and analysts who… Continue reading What is a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

GIS for Disaster Management

Geographic information system integration has become a vital tool in disaster management in an era where natural disaster frequency and intensity are rising and decision-makers can gain important insights from GIS, a technology that records, evaluates and displays spatial and geographic data when planning for, responding to and recovering from disasters. GIS Applications for Disaster… Continue reading GIS for Disaster Management