REMOTE SENSING | GIS

Geological phenomena vary in space and time, a trait that makes geology a very suitable application field for Geographical Information Systems and science (GIS). A GIS is a computer-based tool for the mapping, display and analysis of entities and events on Earth, which has transformed the working lives of geoscientists, especially over the last 10–15 years. Here the basic concepts and functionality of GIS which are most relevant to the work of a geologist are briefly described and some examples are given, as well the scope and limitations of some of the software tools currently available. GIS touches on everyone's lives in some way today and there are myriad other applications fields. From grass roots field mapping and spatial modeling to data management and market predictions, GIS has important roles in the everyday lives of geologists, geophysicists and geographers

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