Geographic Information
SystemsBrandon Belokin, Davis Castelli,
Natalee Dunn, Luke Eidsvold
Agenda● What is GIS● Why it Matters● Current Capabilities and Use● Current Limitations● How to Overcome Limitations● Future Capabilities and Use● Demo
What is GIS
● A geographic information system (GIS)- framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data.
● Rooted in the science of geography● It analyzes spatial location● GIS reveals deeper insights into data
Current Capabilities and Use● Maps
○ Maps are the geographic container for the data layers and analytics.
● Data○ Integrates different kinds of data layers using spatial location.
● Analysis○ Spatial analysis lets you evaluate suitability and capability, estimate and predict, interpret
and understand
● Apps○ Apps provide focused user experiences for getting work done and bringing GIS to life for
everyone.
Why it Matters ● Telecom and Network
Services● Urban Planning● Environmental Impact
Analysis
Current Limitations and Challenges
● For Consumers:○ High Cost of Implementation○ Data Collection can be tedious○ Large data storage requirements
● For Vendors:○ Open-Source options○ Start-Ups in a growing market
How to Overcome Limitations● For Consumers:
○ Purchase a system designed for user needs
○ Many different options in the market
● For Vendors:○ Heavy Investment from specialized
GIS providers to maintain market share
○ Growing customer pool who value data analytics
Future Capabilities● Artificial Intelligence● Machine Learning● Deep Learning
Demo
Summary
References● https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/geographic-information-system-gis/
● https://www.esri.com/en-us/what-is-gis/overview
● https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/arcwatch/where-deep-learning-meets-gis/
● https://grindgis.com/blog/10-importance-of-gis-in-environment
● https://www.gis-professional.com/content/article/challenges-for-the-gis-industry-going-forward
● https://grindgis.com/remote-sensing/limitations-or-challenges-of-gis
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