Global Information Systems, very usefull technology for planners. It connects databases to maps. Therefore allowing for the layering of data.It seems pretty complex program to use and my understanding it takes time to fully understand how to use it effectively From the reading the major componants are sofware, data sources, and data structure types within this system. This chapter whilst interesting found it hard to understand. However I know this type of software will be used in the future for planning . What does everyone else think about GIS? would you learn to use it, or pay someone to use the software for you? At this stage I think I would pay someone personally. My mind is open, but it seems to incorpoate lots of things into one system which pre GIS would have been harder to intergrate.
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Yeah I think the chapter is pretty brief. It is obviously a very complicated subject. But definitely important for planners.
ReplyDeleteI agree bridget, this technology will be used extensively in the future as it becomes more reliable as the technology develops but although useful will never replace first hand site inspections.
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