Abstract The role of spatial data for decision making has increased the need for geographic information systems. This chapter starts by briefly describing the theory of geographic information systems. After that we present the interactions of geographic information systems with remote sensing and global navigation, positioning, and timing satellite systems. This is done with the idea to illustrate how geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and global navigation satellite systems work together in order to generate final products. Then, we focus on the capability of GIS to analyze spatial data. We finally present examples of applications of GIS and current trends of research in the area. The examples presented through this chapter capture how GIS can be used for decision-making tasks in different areas of knowledge.
Geographic Information Systems and Geomatics
Handbook of Satellite Applications ; 935-954
01.01.2013
20 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Coordinate system , Data mining , Datum , Ellipsoid , Geographic information systems , Geoid , Geomatics , Georeferencing , Global Positioning System , Location based service , Map projection , Metadata , Pattern , Remote sensing , Spatial data analysis , Spatial database , Vector and raster models Engineering , Aerospace Technology and Astronautics , Applied and Technical Physics , Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry , Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks , Communications Engineering, Networks , Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences , Geographic Information Systems and Geomatics
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