Common Applications of GIS
Common Applications
of GIS
Crime mapping:-
- It is used on police crime maps. Collection of data regarding incidences and arrests on geographical areas which in turn helped increase police patrols to reduce crimes
- For Example :- In the case where there is a kidnapping and the perpetrators (committers) of crime call to demand something then this technology can be used to locate the individual exactly where he or she is calling from.
Media and Press:
Journalists and
editors use GIS in a number of ways:
- Creating valuable graphic images that help tell compelling stories.
- Researching in depth information for articles.
Example:- Mapping the
Medals In Olympic
Census:-
Integration of GIS
technology in Census Mapping
- GIS introduced in Indian Census in 1992.
- Such software, as, ArcInfo, ArcView and ArcGIS have been extensively used.
Real Estate:-
- Residential Real Estate:-
- A single map lets your customer compare multiple properties and their respective proximity to desired amenities such as schools, parks, and shopping centers
- Commercial
Real Estate:-
- Evaluate and analyze key factors when sating new premise for restaurants, stores, warehouses, corporate offices etc.:
·
Location
of potential competitors
·
Crime
rates
·
Transportation
infrastructure
·
Regional
labor pool characteristics
·
Environmental
risk factors (i.e., flood plains, toxic sites, and others)
GIS in Tourism:-
- Visualization of tourist sites through digital images or videos
- Valuable information on tourist locations
- Selective information like route planning, accommodation, cultural events, special attractions etc.
- Easily accessible information over the internet.
- Interactive maps that respond to user queries.
- They will find all information on click, measure distance, find hotels and restaurants and even navigate to their respective links.
