Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are frameworks for gathering, managing, and analyzing data rooted in the science of geography. GIS integrates many types of data and uses spatial location as the common key. It analyses spatial and geographic data to reveal relationships, patterns, and trends. GIS applications allow users to create interactive queries, analyze spatial information, and edit data in maps. Through the use of maps and 3D scenes, GIS makes it easier to understand, question, visualize, and interpret data to reveal relationships, patterns, and trends. GIS technology is used in numerous fields including urban planning, public health, environmental science, and in industries ranging from logistics to telecommunications for solving complex planning and management problems.