SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  32
Geographic Information Systems
 Geographic Information Systems


GIS is a System of computer software, hardware
and data, and personnel to help manipulate,
analyze and present information that is tied to a
spatial location –
   •   spatial location – usually a geographic location
   •   information – visualization of analysis of data
   •   system – linking software, hardware, data
   •   personnel – a thinking explorer who is key to
       the power of GIS
What is GIS?
• There are probably as many definitions of GIS as there are
   authors on GIS but there are certain fundamental
   components that remain the same throughout:
1. Geographic locations also called geographically
   referenced or spatial data
2. Information about the locations also called Attributes or
   Non-Spatial data
3. Software for storing and processing the data
4. Hardware to facilitate the storage, processing and
   distribution of data
5. The people who operate the systems
GIS Definitions
•    An organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic
     data and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update,
     manipulate, analyze and display all forms of geographically
     referenced information.

•  In summary, Demers describes GIS as consisting of 4 sub-systems
1. A Data Input subsystem that collects and preprocesses spatial data
2. A data storage and retrieval subsystem that organizes the spatial data
3. A data manipulation and analysis subsystem that performs tasks on
   the data
4. A reporting subsystem that displays the data in tabular, graphic or
   map form.
• A method to
 visualize, manipulate,
 analyze, and display
 spatial data


• “Smart Maps”
 linking a database to
 the map
• GPS – Global Positioning System
• A static map – paper or digital
  – Maps are often a “product” of a GIS
  – A way to visualize the analysis
• A software package
History
• Pre-computer
   – Early maps
• CGIS
• Harvard
• No books till around 1990 (Star & Estes) that dealt with
  GIS by computer
• Theory books
   – Burroughs
   – Ian McHarg’s

    History of CAD Graphics
Contributing Sciences

•   Geography - generally concerned with man and his environment.
•   Cartography - for the display of spatial information in the form of
    maps. Maps are graphic representations of the real world.
•   Computer Science - Provides the hardware, software and techniques
    for accomplishing the essential functions of a GIS
•   Surveying and Photogrammetry - Provides the geographic locations
•   Remote Sensing - A source of data from satellite images and aerial
    photography
•   Global Positioning System (GPS) - A source of highly accurate
    locational data and navigation tool.
•   Database Technology - Handles large volumes of data in tabular
    form, making it easy to store, access and manipulate data.
•   Mathematics - The use of geometry, statistics are integrated in a GIS
•   CAD (Computer Aided Design) - A tool for accurately designing
    maps digitally.
How does a GIS differ from CAD or
             Database Systems

1. The ability to construct topology in a GIS and therefore to
   perform complex spatial analysis
2. The ability to link the traditional cartographic-type of map
   to a database and perform complex queries, interacting
   with both.
What is it used for?

1.   Can you map that?
2.   Where is what?
3.   Where has it changed?
4.   What relationships exist?
5.   Where is it best?
6.   What affects what?
7.   What if...?
• Estimates are that 80% of all
  data has a spatial component
  – Data from most sciences can be
    analyzed “spatially”
Database
    Database
“Not Easy to Interpret”
“Not Easy to Interpret”
Visualization
   Visualization
“Worth a Thousand Words”
“Worth a Thousand Words”
Two Ways to Input and Visualize Data
  Two Ways to Input and Visualize Data
             The World in GIS
             The World in GIS

                  • Raster – Grid
                     – “pixels”
                     – a location and value
                     – Satellite images and aerial
                       photos are already in this
                       format

Real world        • Vector – Linear
                     – Points, lines & polygons
                     – “Features” (house, lake, etc.)
                        – Attributes
                           – size, type, length, etc.
• Digitized and Scanned Maps
  – purchased, donated, free (Internet)
  – created by user
• Data Bases – Tables of data
• GPS – Global Positioning System
  – accurate locations
• Field Sampling of Attributes
• Remote Sensing &
  Aerial Photography
Five Data Layers
         Five Data Layers
           “Alike” Features
           “Alike” Features




Rivers                        Capitals




Roads                         States

                 Lakes
Turning Data Into Information
Turning Data Into Information




   “Spatial Analysis” – not just a map
Asking A Question – Interaction
Asking A Question – Interaction
Maps and Database are
Maps and Database are
    “Interactive”
    “Interactive”
Multiple Databases can be
Multiple Databases can be
   Linked and Related
   Linked and Related
•   Emergency Services – Fire & Police
•   Environmental – Monitoring & Modeling
•   Business – Site Location, Delivery Systems
•   Industry – Transportation, Communication,
       Mining, Pipelines, Healthcare
• Government – Local, State, Federal, Military
• Education – Research, Teaching Tool,
    Administration

       Wherever Spatial Data Analysis
                 is Needed
Network Solutions
Network Solutions
Ecosystem Management
Ecosystem Management
3D Mine with Well Data
3D Mine with Well Data
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring
       Toxic Plume
       Toxic Plume
Combining Various Display Methods
Combining Various Display Methods
Oil Spill and Contamination
Oil Spill and Contamination
Site Location and Client Distance
Site Location and Client Distance
Modeling of Future Trends
Modeling of Future Trends
Clusters and Comparison of Data
Clusters and Comparison of Data
Loma Linda Hospital Facilities
Loma Linda Hospital Facilities
What is gis

Contenu connexe

Tendances

Tendances (20)

Digital image processing
Digital image processingDigital image processing
Digital image processing
 
Introduction to remote sensing and gis
Introduction to remote sensing and gisIntroduction to remote sensing and gis
Introduction to remote sensing and gis
 
Introduction to gis
Introduction to gisIntroduction to gis
Introduction to gis
 
Seminar on gis analysis functions
Seminar on gis analysis functionsSeminar on gis analysis functions
Seminar on gis analysis functions
 
Basic remote sensing and gis
Basic remote sensing and gisBasic remote sensing and gis
Basic remote sensing and gis
 
Introduction to GIS
Introduction to GISIntroduction to GIS
Introduction to GIS
 
Introduction to GIS
Introduction to GISIntroduction to GIS
Introduction to GIS
 
Basics of Remote Sensing
Basics of Remote SensingBasics of Remote Sensing
Basics of Remote Sensing
 
Remote sensing
Remote sensing Remote sensing
Remote sensing
 
Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Digital Elevation Model (DEM)Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
 
GIS Map Projection
GIS Map ProjectionGIS Map Projection
GIS Map Projection
 
Thermal Remote Sensing
Thermal Remote SensingThermal Remote Sensing
Thermal Remote Sensing
 
GIS - lecture-1.ppt
GIS - lecture-1.pptGIS - lecture-1.ppt
GIS - lecture-1.ppt
 
Geoprocessing
GeoprocessingGeoprocessing
Geoprocessing
 
Presentation on gis and future trends
Presentation on gis and future trendsPresentation on gis and future trends
Presentation on gis and future trends
 
Data base management system
Data base management systemData base management system
Data base management system
 
Introduction and Application of GIS
Introduction and Application of GISIntroduction and Application of GIS
Introduction and Application of GIS
 
Projections and coordinate system
Projections and coordinate systemProjections and coordinate system
Projections and coordinate system
 
groundtruth collection for remotesensing support
groundtruth collection for remotesensing supportgroundtruth collection for remotesensing support
groundtruth collection for remotesensing support
 
Remote sensing-presentaion
Remote sensing-presentaionRemote sensing-presentaion
Remote sensing-presentaion
 

En vedette

Introduction to GIS
Introduction to GISIntroduction to GIS
Introduction to GIS
Uday kumar Devalla
 
Defination of gis and components of arc gis
Defination of gis and components of arc gisDefination of gis and components of arc gis
Defination of gis and components of arc gis
Sreedhar Siddhu
 
Spatial vs non spatial
Spatial vs non spatialSpatial vs non spatial
Spatial vs non spatial
Sumant Diwakar
 

En vedette (19)

The Important Components of GIS
The Important Components of GISThe Important Components of GIS
The Important Components of GIS
 
Introduction to GIS
Introduction to GISIntroduction to GIS
Introduction to GIS
 
What is GIS?
What is GIS?What is GIS?
What is GIS?
 
B&C Master Land Use Plan JAN 2003
B&C Master Land Use Plan JAN 2003B&C Master Land Use Plan JAN 2003
B&C Master Land Use Plan JAN 2003
 
The Top 10 Asked Interview Questions - How to Answer
The Top 10 Asked Interview Questions - How to Answer The Top 10 Asked Interview Questions - How to Answer
The Top 10 Asked Interview Questions - How to Answer
 
GIS
GISGIS
GIS
 
Components of a gis
Components of a gisComponents of a gis
Components of a gis
 
Defination of gis and components of arc gis
Defination of gis and components of arc gisDefination of gis and components of arc gis
Defination of gis and components of arc gis
 
Intro to GIS Mapping Webinar
Intro to GIS Mapping Webinar Intro to GIS Mapping Webinar
Intro to GIS Mapping Webinar
 
raster data model
raster data modelraster data model
raster data model
 
Data 101: Fundamentals of Data in GIS
Data 101: Fundamentals of Data in GISData 101: Fundamentals of Data in GIS
Data 101: Fundamentals of Data in GIS
 
functions of GIS
functions of GISfunctions of GIS
functions of GIS
 
GIS data structure
GIS data structureGIS data structure
GIS data structure
 
Basic of gis concept and theories
Basic of gis concept and theoriesBasic of gis concept and theories
Basic of gis concept and theories
 
Spatial databases
Spatial databasesSpatial databases
Spatial databases
 
Spatial vs non spatial
Spatial vs non spatialSpatial vs non spatial
Spatial vs non spatial
 
GIS Data Types
GIS Data TypesGIS Data Types
GIS Data Types
 
What Is GIS?
What Is GIS?What Is GIS?
What Is GIS?
 
GIS presentation
GIS presentationGIS presentation
GIS presentation
 

Similaire à What is gis

Geographical information system
Geographical information systemGeographical information system
Geographical information system
Bipin Karki
 
GIS and Remote sensing CIvil Engg by Mrunmayee
GIS and Remote sensing CIvil Engg by MrunmayeeGIS and Remote sensing CIvil Engg by Mrunmayee
GIS and Remote sensing CIvil Engg by Mrunmayee
Mrunmayee Manjari
 

Similaire à What is gis (20)

Gis
GisGis
Gis
 
What is GIS (Course Presentation).pdf
What is GIS (Course Presentation).pdfWhat is GIS (Course Presentation).pdf
What is GIS (Course Presentation).pdf
 
Forestry gis 2021
Forestry gis 2021Forestry gis 2021
Forestry gis 2021
 
Env. mon
Env. monEnv. mon
Env. mon
 
Geographical information system
Geographical information systemGeographical information system
Geographical information system
 
Geographical information system
Geographical information systemGeographical information system
Geographical information system
 
GIS and Remote sensing CIvil Engg by Mrunmayee
GIS and Remote sensing CIvil Engg by MrunmayeeGIS and Remote sensing CIvil Engg by Mrunmayee
GIS and Remote sensing CIvil Engg by Mrunmayee
 
Introduction to GIS & Cartography.pdf
Introduction to GIS & Cartography.pdfIntroduction to GIS & Cartography.pdf
Introduction to GIS & Cartography.pdf
 
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
 
Geographical Information System.ppt
Geographical Information System.pptGeographical Information System.ppt
Geographical Information System.ppt
 
Geographical Information System
Geographical Information SystemGeographical Information System
Geographical Information System
 
Introduction to GIS and its Applications.pptx
Introduction to GIS and its Applications.pptxIntroduction to GIS and its Applications.pptx
Introduction to GIS and its Applications.pptx
 
What is GIS
What is GISWhat is GIS
What is GIS
 
What is Geography Information Systems (GIS)
What is Geography Information Systems (GIS)What is Geography Information Systems (GIS)
What is Geography Information Systems (GIS)
 
Lodha govardhan
Lodha govardhanLodha govardhan
Lodha govardhan
 
Introduction to GIS.pptx
Introduction to GIS.pptxIntroduction to GIS.pptx
Introduction to GIS.pptx
 
GIS Geographical Information System
GIS Geographical Information SystemGIS Geographical Information System
GIS Geographical Information System
 
gis
gisgis
gis
 
Geographic information system (gis)
Geographic information system (gis)Geographic information system (gis)
Geographic information system (gis)
 
EVS G.I.S CONCEPTS OF SCIENCE PPT.pptx
EVS  G.I.S CONCEPTS  OF SCIENCE PPT.pptxEVS  G.I.S CONCEPTS  OF SCIENCE PPT.pptx
EVS G.I.S CONCEPTS OF SCIENCE PPT.pptx
 

Plus de Sumant Diwakar

Solar irradiation & spectral signature
Solar irradiation & spectral signatureSolar irradiation & spectral signature
Solar irradiation & spectral signature
Sumant Diwakar
 
Optical remote sensing
Optical remote sensingOptical remote sensing
Optical remote sensing
Sumant Diwakar
 
Interaction of EMR with atmosphere and earth surface
Interaction of EMR with atmosphere and earth surfaceInteraction of EMR with atmosphere and earth surface
Interaction of EMR with atmosphere and earth surface
Sumant Diwakar
 
History of remote sensing
History of remote sensingHistory of remote sensing
History of remote sensing
Sumant Diwakar
 
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic radiationElectromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic radiation
Sumant Diwakar
 
Differential gps (dgps) 09 04-12
Differential gps (dgps) 09 04-12Differential gps (dgps) 09 04-12
Differential gps (dgps) 09 04-12
Sumant Diwakar
 
Principle of photogrammetry
Principle of photogrammetryPrinciple of photogrammetry
Principle of photogrammetry
Sumant Diwakar
 
Automatic digital terrain modelling
Automatic digital terrain modellingAutomatic digital terrain modelling
Automatic digital terrain modelling
Sumant Diwakar
 
Aerial photography abraham thomas
Aerial photography abraham thomasAerial photography abraham thomas
Aerial photography abraham thomas
Sumant Diwakar
 
Aerial photographs and their interpretation
Aerial photographs and their interpretationAerial photographs and their interpretation
Aerial photographs and their interpretation
Sumant Diwakar
 

Plus de Sumant Diwakar (20)

Hydrologic Assessment in a Middle Narmada Basin, India using SWAT Model
Hydrologic Assessment in a Middle Narmada Basin, India using SWAT ModelHydrologic Assessment in a Middle Narmada Basin, India using SWAT Model
Hydrologic Assessment in a Middle Narmada Basin, India using SWAT Model
 
C Programming
C ProgrammingC Programming
C Programming
 
C Programming
C ProgrammingC Programming
C Programming
 
Soil moisture
Soil moistureSoil moisture
Soil moisture
 
REMOTE SENSING & GIS APPLICATIONS IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
REMOTE SENSING & GIS APPLICATIONS IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT REMOTE SENSING & GIS APPLICATIONS IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
REMOTE SENSING & GIS APPLICATIONS IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
 
Relation between Ground-based Soil Moisture and Satellite Image-based NDVI
Relation between Ground-based Soil Moisture and Satellite Image-based NDVIRelation between Ground-based Soil Moisture and Satellite Image-based NDVI
Relation between Ground-based Soil Moisture and Satellite Image-based NDVI
 
Solar irradiation & spectral signature
Solar irradiation & spectral signatureSolar irradiation & spectral signature
Solar irradiation & spectral signature
 
Optical remote sensing
Optical remote sensingOptical remote sensing
Optical remote sensing
 
Interaction of EMR with atmosphere and earth surface
Interaction of EMR with atmosphere and earth surfaceInteraction of EMR with atmosphere and earth surface
Interaction of EMR with atmosphere and earth surface
 
History of remote sensing
History of remote sensingHistory of remote sensing
History of remote sensing
 
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic radiationElectromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic radiation
 
Map projection
Map projectionMap projection
Map projection
 
Differential gps (dgps) 09 04-12
Differential gps (dgps) 09 04-12Differential gps (dgps) 09 04-12
Differential gps (dgps) 09 04-12
 
Principle of photogrammetry
Principle of photogrammetryPrinciple of photogrammetry
Principle of photogrammetry
 
Digital terrain model
Digital terrain modelDigital terrain model
Digital terrain model
 
Digital orthophoto
Digital orthophotoDigital orthophoto
Digital orthophoto
 
Automatic digital terrain modelling
Automatic digital terrain modellingAutomatic digital terrain modelling
Automatic digital terrain modelling
 
Aerial photography abraham thomas
Aerial photography abraham thomasAerial photography abraham thomas
Aerial photography abraham thomas
 
Aerial photographs and their interpretation
Aerial photographs and their interpretationAerial photographs and their interpretation
Aerial photographs and their interpretation
 
Wide field sensor
Wide field sensorWide field sensor
Wide field sensor
 

Dernier

Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptxSeal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
negromaestrong
 
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in DelhiRussian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
kauryashika82
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 

Dernier (20)

2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
 
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfKey note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
 
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docxPython Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
 
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan FellowsOn National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
 
ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.
ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.
ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.
 
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
 
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptxSeal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
 
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
 
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibit
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning ExhibitSociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibit
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibit
 
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and ModeMeasures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
 
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.pptApplication orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
 
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in DelhiRussian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
Russian Escort Service in Delhi 11k Hotel Foreigner Russian Call Girls in Delhi
 
psychiatric nursing HISTORY COLLECTION .docx
psychiatric  nursing HISTORY  COLLECTION  .docxpsychiatric  nursing HISTORY  COLLECTION  .docx
psychiatric nursing HISTORY COLLECTION .docx
 
PROCESS RECORDING FORMAT.docx
PROCESS      RECORDING        FORMAT.docxPROCESS      RECORDING        FORMAT.docx
PROCESS RECORDING FORMAT.docx
 
How to Give a Domain for a Field in Odoo 17
How to Give a Domain for a Field in Odoo 17How to Give a Domain for a Field in Odoo 17
How to Give a Domain for a Field in Odoo 17
 
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot GraphZ Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
 
ComPTIA Overview | Comptia Security+ Book SY0-701
ComPTIA Overview | Comptia Security+ Book SY0-701ComPTIA Overview | Comptia Security+ Book SY0-701
ComPTIA Overview | Comptia Security+ Book SY0-701
 
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdfHoldier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
 
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17 How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17  How to Extend Models Using Mixin ClassesMixin Classes in Odoo 17  How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17 How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
 

What is gis

  • 1. Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Systems GIS is a System of computer software, hardware and data, and personnel to help manipulate, analyze and present information that is tied to a spatial location – • spatial location – usually a geographic location • information – visualization of analysis of data • system – linking software, hardware, data • personnel – a thinking explorer who is key to the power of GIS
  • 2. What is GIS? • There are probably as many definitions of GIS as there are authors on GIS but there are certain fundamental components that remain the same throughout: 1. Geographic locations also called geographically referenced or spatial data 2. Information about the locations also called Attributes or Non-Spatial data 3. Software for storing and processing the data 4. Hardware to facilitate the storage, processing and distribution of data 5. The people who operate the systems
  • 3. GIS Definitions • An organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze and display all forms of geographically referenced information. • In summary, Demers describes GIS as consisting of 4 sub-systems 1. A Data Input subsystem that collects and preprocesses spatial data 2. A data storage and retrieval subsystem that organizes the spatial data 3. A data manipulation and analysis subsystem that performs tasks on the data 4. A reporting subsystem that displays the data in tabular, graphic or map form.
  • 4. • A method to visualize, manipulate, analyze, and display spatial data • “Smart Maps” linking a database to the map
  • 5. • GPS – Global Positioning System • A static map – paper or digital – Maps are often a “product” of a GIS – A way to visualize the analysis • A software package
  • 6. History • Pre-computer – Early maps • CGIS • Harvard • No books till around 1990 (Star & Estes) that dealt with GIS by computer • Theory books – Burroughs – Ian McHarg’s History of CAD Graphics
  • 7. Contributing Sciences • Geography - generally concerned with man and his environment. • Cartography - for the display of spatial information in the form of maps. Maps are graphic representations of the real world. • Computer Science - Provides the hardware, software and techniques for accomplishing the essential functions of a GIS • Surveying and Photogrammetry - Provides the geographic locations • Remote Sensing - A source of data from satellite images and aerial photography • Global Positioning System (GPS) - A source of highly accurate locational data and navigation tool. • Database Technology - Handles large volumes of data in tabular form, making it easy to store, access and manipulate data. • Mathematics - The use of geometry, statistics are integrated in a GIS • CAD (Computer Aided Design) - A tool for accurately designing maps digitally.
  • 8. How does a GIS differ from CAD or Database Systems 1. The ability to construct topology in a GIS and therefore to perform complex spatial analysis 2. The ability to link the traditional cartographic-type of map to a database and perform complex queries, interacting with both.
  • 9. What is it used for? 1. Can you map that? 2. Where is what? 3. Where has it changed? 4. What relationships exist? 5. Where is it best? 6. What affects what? 7. What if...?
  • 10. • Estimates are that 80% of all data has a spatial component – Data from most sciences can be analyzed “spatially”
  • 11. Database Database “Not Easy to Interpret” “Not Easy to Interpret”
  • 12. Visualization Visualization “Worth a Thousand Words” “Worth a Thousand Words”
  • 13. Two Ways to Input and Visualize Data Two Ways to Input and Visualize Data The World in GIS The World in GIS • Raster – Grid – “pixels” – a location and value – Satellite images and aerial photos are already in this format Real world • Vector – Linear – Points, lines & polygons – “Features” (house, lake, etc.) – Attributes – size, type, length, etc.
  • 14.
  • 15. • Digitized and Scanned Maps – purchased, donated, free (Internet) – created by user • Data Bases – Tables of data • GPS – Global Positioning System – accurate locations • Field Sampling of Attributes • Remote Sensing & Aerial Photography
  • 16. Five Data Layers Five Data Layers “Alike” Features “Alike” Features Rivers Capitals Roads States Lakes
  • 17. Turning Data Into Information Turning Data Into Information “Spatial Analysis” – not just a map
  • 18. Asking A Question – Interaction Asking A Question – Interaction
  • 19. Maps and Database are Maps and Database are “Interactive” “Interactive”
  • 20. Multiple Databases can be Multiple Databases can be Linked and Related Linked and Related
  • 21. Emergency Services – Fire & Police • Environmental – Monitoring & Modeling • Business – Site Location, Delivery Systems • Industry – Transportation, Communication, Mining, Pipelines, Healthcare • Government – Local, State, Federal, Military • Education – Research, Teaching Tool, Administration Wherever Spatial Data Analysis is Needed
  • 24. 3D Mine with Well Data 3D Mine with Well Data
  • 26. Combining Various Display Methods Combining Various Display Methods
  • 27. Oil Spill and Contamination Oil Spill and Contamination
  • 28. Site Location and Client Distance Site Location and Client Distance
  • 29. Modeling of Future Trends Modeling of Future Trends
  • 30. Clusters and Comparison of Data Clusters and Comparison of Data
  • 31. Loma Linda Hospital Facilities Loma Linda Hospital Facilities