what is gis? defined by a (simplified) workflow
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What is GIS? Defined by a (simplified) workflow. Sensing the world x,y,z,t , values, error/uncertainty, metadata. Data transformations Algorithms/ Projections. Data Store. Files Spatial Databases In Memory S tore. Information Capture Acquisition (“Level 0”). 2D/3D - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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What is GIS?Defined by a (simplified) workflowSensing the worldx,y,z,t, values, error/uncertainty, metadataInformed decision makingInformation CaptureAcquisition(Level 0)Information ExchangeFormat Conversion(or pass as is)FilesSpatial DatabasesIn Memory StoreData StoreUsThemData transformationsAlgorithms/Projections2D/3DComputer VisualizationQueryingPhysical OutputMaps, Printoutsand 3D ModelsThis is Kurts concept of what generally is GIS. The actual flow really is a lot more concept, but I believe this is a reasonable teaching framework.1