A GIS is a computer system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present a variety of spatial and geographical data. This computer system is very important especially when…
Google earth is one of the most common applications used for locating places on the earth surface. ArcGIS on the other hand, is used to map out locations on the…
A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing features and events on earth. GIS technology integrates common database operations, such as query and statistical analysis,…
Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or any phenomenon without making any physical contact with the object. It is a phenomenon that has numerous applications including…
Paper maps have been in use since time immemorial. They were used by early travelers and explorers to find directions and to locate important features and landmarks. However, technological advancements…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an information system that is designed to represent manipulate analyze and store various geographic data. This technology is related to the field of Geography. This…
Cartography is the creation and the study of maps and charts – maps apply to land while charts are mainly related to marine. Cartography has made it easier to study…
Mapping is a timeless science as well as an art that has been around since time immemorial. It has been used by several people to identify places and find directions…
Some users of cartographic software may need attached options and databases to come up with very high profile maps in the same program. On one hand, the cartographic programs may…
GPS stands for Global Positioning System. This technology has advanced impressively in the recent past and has various applications across a number of industries. One main area where GPS has…