The geographic aspect of GIS is key – it means that some portion of the data that is being analyzed within a GIS is geospatial. In other words, it involves data that is in reference to locations on the earth. In addition, this geospatial data is usually enriched with what is referred to as attribute data. Attribute data can be generally defined as additional information about each of the spatial features. An example of this would be the actual location of a retailer (the spatial data) enriched with attribute data such as the retailer’s name, brand of retailer, and the type of retail property.
Visualizations through interactive maps
Data based on the location of features or variables represented.
Spatial analytic functions that focus on identifying trends and patterns across space and time
Applications that enable tools and services in user-friendly interfaces
Why Geographic Information Systems are Important?
Geographic Information Systems are important because they enable organizations to visualize and analyze location-based data more easily. Effective GIS enables users to quickly identify, and make better decisions on, people, places, and patterns of interest.
GIS helps you use geospatial analytics to create insightful models of multiple location-centric scenarios. This enabling you to visualize and analyze different outcomes to optimize organization’s decisions and actions.
With today’s increasing deluge of location data, GIS needs to process massive files and offer outstanding platform stability. Frequently, highly performant raster data processing is required so users can create impactful visualizations, alongside highly intuitive design, to help GIS professionals inform business decisions with accuracy and efficiency. In addition to the analysis GIS departments provide to the business, they also use GIS to create foundational maps and data used in enterprise mapping and business intelligence tools across the enterprise. This enables multiple business users to access location analytics within their everyday business tools.
Latitude and Longitude Latitude and Longitude are spherical coordinates on the surface of the earth. Latitude is measured North or South of the Equator. Longitude is measured East or West of Greenwich. GPS uses Latitudes and Longitudes to reference locations.