The result of this analysis is often presented in a map. So we can predict, for example, when, where, and how often floods may occur. GIS helps us to understand the past, monitor the present ...

The ubiquity of GIS today goes well beyond your smartphone to systems used by industry — for example, to ensure products and people get where they need to go — to various scientific applications. It ...

The map shows the distribution of shelters and occupancy, for example, but a further question is why are some shelters over-subscribed while others are not? Also GIS personnel should become aware ...

With the UK being hit by a series of storms, flood waters continue to rise in parts of the South and West. The maps below highlight the impact of the latest severe weather. View the flood map by ...

Online 3-D mapping tools combine with GIS to deliver better location information.

“Science isn’t useful unless it’s communicated,” she says. “GIS turns statistics and numbers into pictures and maps.” With GIS, we can visualize information in ways that reveal new ...

Trimble has announced a new high-performance data collector for its Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) portfolio — the Trimble TDC650 handheld. Built for GIS data collection, inspection ...