Difference between GIS and Geomatics

Geographic Information Systems, GIS, and Geomatics are commonly mistaken to mean the same thing but the two fields are very different. Geomatics is the art of collecting and managing geographically…

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Google Maps vs Apple Maps

In 2012, Apple launched its Apple maps to be used with the Apple's iOS devices. The Apple maps are preloaded in iOS devices and they're both free. Google maps can…

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NAD 83 vs NAD 27

Hello grind GIS people, again I thought to write on the difference and this time between NAD 83 and NAD 27. I have listed 9 differences between these two.  …

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30 GIS Uses in Civil Engineering

(GIS)Geographical Information System is a system anticipated to capture, analyze, manipulate, store, manage and present every type of geographical data. The merging of cartography, database technology, and statistical analysis is…

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50 Uses or Applications of GPS

GPS has in the last years been intensively used as receivers for directions and as navigations app that tells us where we are and how to move between points. They…

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Application of GIS in Urban Planning

GIS technology is used to analyze the urban growth and its direction of expansion, and to find suitable sites for further urban development. In order to identify the sites suitable…

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Military applications of GIS

Since the beginning of civilization on the planet earth, Military forces have played a dominant role. Mankind has since time immemorial has a fetish for warfare and this continues till…

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