What Is GIS? The U.S. Geological Survey defines GIS as “a computer system that analyzes and displays geographically referenced information” and that “uses data that is attached to a unique location.”.

The good news is that GIS software makes it very easy to import raster (images) and vector (points/polylines/polygons) data. That’s also the bad news. With a few clicks of a mouse, your GIS database ...

The hefty challenge for a GIS is to portray our lovely yet complex world accurately yet rapidly—and without the need for a cluster! There are two tricks, or methods, a GIS uses to create a digital ...

How a GIS Does Data: Vector vs. Raster The hefty challenge for a GIS is to portray our lovely yet complex world accurately yet rapidly - and without the need for a supercomputer! There are two 'tricks ...

digital processing of remote sensing observations and cartographic vector data. spatial analysis. the display of information products in ENVY and GIS software. The curriculum will provide you with the ...

The vector data abstractions library, introduced October 29, provides library authors and developers with the ability to perform create-read-update-delete (CRUD) ...

GIS, remote sensing key to battling vector-borne diseases during monsoon: experts While authorities increase measures to control disease spread during the monsoon, experts believe a robust model ...