Geographic information

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Geographic information (also known as spatial or geospatial data) describes both the locations and characteristics of geographic features (natural or man-made). A city, for example, can be described by its location (X/Y coordinates, etc.) and by its characteristics (area, population, etc.). Geographic information can be represented in a variety of forms (tables, graphs, written descriptions), but is most effectively represented in the form of a map. The development of technologies such as remote sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS), and geographic information systems (GIS) have greatly enhanced the process of gathering, analyzing, and presenting geographic information.

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[edit] References

• Spatial data, Esri Support Online - GIS Dictionary (Spatial Data)

• Chang, K. (2010). Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. New York: McGraw-Hill.

• Campbell, J. (2001). Map Use and Analysis. New York: McGraw-Hill