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Applications of Geographic Information System - Part 6

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Studies on Traffic Density:  The management of traffic issues can be done efficiently using GIS. Both the population and the amount of traffic on the roads today are growing tremendously. The benefits of GIS make it a desirable solution for dealing with escalating traffic issues. We will be given the graphical larger picture for traffic management by building a large database with all the traffic information, such as speed data, road geometry, traffic flow, and other geographical data, and processing this information. Pest Management and Control:  Agricultural production benefits from pest management. A rise in weed and pest populations may cause crop productivity to decline. GIS is crucial in mapping out infected areas as a result. This results in the creation of a plan for weed and pest management. Mapping the Forest Fire Hazard Zone:  One of nature's most significant components is the forest. In terms of the local climate, it is significant. Our towns and base of n...

Applications of Geographic Information System - Part 5

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  Energy Use Tracking and Planning:  GIS is a useful technology that helps in the organization, planning, and subsequent expansion of the energy and utility sectors. The efficient administration of energy systems is a difficult task. For facility planning, design, and maintenance, GIS provides a ton of promise. Additionally, it offers better services that are also economically efficient. Volcanic Hazard Identification:  Hot avalanches, hot particles in the air, lava flows, and flooding are all hazards associated with volcanoes that could endanger human life and the environment. By looking at the typical historical records of volcanic activity and incorporating GIS, one might identify potential volcanic hazard zones. Therefore, economic damage, loss of life, and loss of property in densely populated areas are all covered in a study on the impact assessment of volcanic risks. Rapid response against volcanic activities may assist to lessen the impact on people's money and ...

Applications of Geographic Information System - Part 4

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  GIS in the Dairy Sector:  The dairy sector uses geographic information systems for a variety of purposes, including product distribution, production rate, shop location, and sales volume. GIS systems can be used to monitor these. Understanding the demand for milk and milk products in various regions is also possible. Any dairy industry can benefit from using GIS as a planning and decision-making tool. These benefits have opened up new possibilities for dairy farm and management.   GIS for Community Development and Planning:  GIS enables us to comprehend the world more fully and respond to global concerns. Today's GIS technology is developing quickly, offering a wide range of new planning capabilities and improvements. Applying GIS and recognized scientific principles to unsolved problems improves living quality and pave the way for a better future. By developing and using GIS tools and knowledge, we may incorporate spatial intelligence into our thoughts and act...

Applications of Geographic Information System - Part 3

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GIS Applications in Surveying:  Surveying is the process of determining an object's location on the surface of the earth. A land survey involves calculating the angles and distances between various points on the earth's surface. A growing number of national, regional, and local governments and organizations are using GNSS measurements. Topographic surveys using GNSS are accurate to within a few centimeters. These data can be added to the GIS platform. Both GIS tools and digital maps can be created to estimate an area.   Land Information System:  A land acquisition management system built on GIS will give detailed information about the property. The assessment, payments for private land with owner information, tracking of land allotments, identification of possessions, and prompt settlement of land acquisition-related difficulties would all be made easier by this.   Digital taxation based on GIS:  GIS is utilized in local governments to address revenue issues. It...

Applications of Geographic Information System - Part 2

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  Assessment of Flood Damage:  When necessary, GIS helps in documenting the need for government disaster relief money and can be used by insurance companies to help determine the financial value of property loss. A local authority must map flood-prone areas in order to assess the amount of flood danger in the neighborhood. Digital maps can be used to demonstrate the damage and to accurately assess it.   Navigation:  Web-based navigational devices promote secure waterway travel. For improved navigation, ferry paths and cargo routes are defined. Accurate topography and hydrographic data are provided by ArcGIS, which also supports safe navigation systems. Recently, the Coastal Resources Division of the DNR started the process of using GIS to find, categorize, and record these non-historical wrecks. To reduce the risk of accident and harm, the web map will be frequently updated to notify boaters of these coastal risks. Determine changes in land use/land cover:...

Applications of Geographic Information System - Part 1

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Applications of GIS in Mapping:  Geographic information systems (GIS) are used to visualize data, and one of their primary functions is mapping. The data is first visually represented in a mapped format by GIS after being stored in a database. Map is a tool used to communicate by people from many occupations. Making maps does not need being an expert cartographer. The best examples of a web-based GIS mapping solution are Google, Bing, and Yahoo maps. Urban Planning and Design:  GIS technology is used to study urban growth, determine where it is expanding, and identify potential locations for more urban development. The following criteria must be taken into account in order to find locations that are favorable for urban growth: the land should be accessible, more or less flat, unoccupied, or currently underutilized, and it should have an adequate water supply. Analysis of Accidents and Hot Spots:  GIS can be an important tool for reducing the risk of accidents on roads...

GIS in Transportation

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GIS in Transportation Every nation's economy is supported in part by the transport industry. In social and commercial activity, the transportation system allows for the movement of people and things. The majority of tasks are automated in both industry and transportation. GIS is a computer system used for environmental evaluation, transportation safety, route planning, highway maintenance, accident analysis, and construction management. The use of GIS in transportation is described in the sections that follow. The two main purposes of using GIS are map visualization and data integration. GIS provides a platform for transport planners who utilize data analysis to identify potential issues with their plans. These issues can then be resolved by combining GIS with data on land use, population density, travel patterns, etc. Compared to conventional applications, this method is effective and economical and the preparation of transport and planning policies. https://intellias.com/gi...

Geographic Information System Mapping

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  The phrase "geographic information system" (GIS) mapping is now widely used in many disciplines, including business planning and site selection for real estate. But what precisely is GIS, how is it utilized, and for what purposes? In this post, we will define GIS mapping simply, describe the kinds of characteristics and data that may be mapped, and discuss some of the most important uses for GIS technology. What is GIS Mapping? You probably picture paper-based fold-out maps or an atlas from your schooldays when you think about maps. The static maps from earlier times pale in comparison to the GIS maps of today. Geographic information system, or GIS, is what it's called. It is a particular kind of mapping technology that enables the layering of data related to geographic locations. GIS mapping enables you to explore customized combinations of data layers in a dynamic tool instead of just a few important elements on a static map. GIS mapping helps you to visualize a...

Precision farming

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Precision farming is a method used by farmers to optimize inputs such as water and fertilizers to improve plant productivity. The method also includes minimizing pests and diseases in order to apply a particularly targeted and precise amount of pesticides. This means that you will deal with parts of your agricultural field in different ways and in appropriate ways because these different parts of the fields are different. The soil may be slightly different from the sun received by a particular part of the field. Perhaps they come from different slopes, so, large farmland or various farm across the region has many factors to take into account in specific plots in order to maximize ecological factors. So what exactly is precision agriculture and what is the difference between it and traditional agriculture. Everything about traditional agriculture actually comes from experience. Technology has also been improved. They made machines, they realized that if I planted, harvested, and fer...

Nigeria has made advances in space technology

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  Nigeria has made advances in space technology; in 2003 its first Earth Observation Satellite (NigeriaSat-1) was launched into the low Orbit with 32m medium resolutions in three bands of Red, Green and Near Infrared. This made available data to Nigeria and the world for resource mapping, disaster management, environmental monitoring and sustainable development. The availability of data from NigeriaSat-1 has recorded successes in the use of the imageries and also increases in knowledge and skill in interpretation of satellite data.  The NigeriaSat-1 is one of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) satellites and was the first satellite to send back images of the east coast of US following Hurricane Katrina. It has also assisted with imagery to aid workers following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The success has driven to the launch of its communication satellite, NigComSat-1 in 2007. The quest and the need to build on already existing infrastructure, while developin...