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Geographical Information System
Title: Geographical Information System
Category: Science & Technology
Details: Words: 203 | Pages: 0.9 (approximately 235 words/page)
Geographical Information System
GIS Geographical Information System originated in the 1960s. During the early days of the technology the use was limited to a small group of practicioners. It is a information technology which analizes, stores, and displays both spatial and non-spatial data. It is used in many different specializations. It is also very useful for engineers, which will be shown in this presentation. In environmental engineering, GIS can be used for estimation of flooding risk and determining …showed first 75 words of 203 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 203 total…losses may have bee prevented had the areas at high risk not been urbanized. Milwaukee was also hit by flooding a few years ago, causing much property loss and distress. After these, and other unfortunate instances, GIS was essentially rediscovered as a useful tool for the calculating flood risk. The ability to calculate flood risk will help save future construction from destruction, and will steer urbanization and development to areas where it will be safe.
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