Geographic data and information
Nowadays, Geographic data and information has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people. Its impact has managed to transcend borders and generate debates and reflections in different areas. From experts in the field to ordinary citizens, Geographic data and information has captured everyone's attention. This phenomenon has aroused the interest of academics, professionals and lovers of the subject, who seek to investigate beyond appearances and thoroughly understand every aspect related to Geographic data and information. Throughout history, Geographic data and information has marked milestones and transformations, directly or indirectly influencing various aspects of our lives. In this article, we will thoroughly explore everything related to Geographic data and information, with the aim of understanding its importance and relevance today.
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Geographic data and information is defined in the ISO/TC 211 series of standards as data and information having an implicit or explicit association with a location relative to Earth (a geographic location or geographic position). It is also called geospatial data and information,[citation needed] georeferenced data and information,[citation needed] as well as geodata and geoinformation.[citation needed]
Location information (known by the many names mentioned here) is stored in a geographic information system (GIS).
There are also many different types of geodata, including vector files, raster files, geographic databases, web files, and multi-temporal data.
Spatial data or spatial information is broader class of data whose geometry is relevant but it is not necessarily georeferenced, such as in computer-aided design (CAD), see geometric modeling.
Fields of study
Geographic data and information are the subject of a number of overlapping fields of study, mainly:
"Geospatial technology" may refer to any of "geomatics", "geomatics", or "geographic information technology."
The above is in addition to other related fields, such as:
- Cartography
- Geodesy
- Geography
- Geostatistics
- Photogrammetry
- Remote sensing
- Spatial data analysis
- Surveying
- Topography
See also
- Geomatics engineering
- Earth observation data
- Geographic feature
- Georeferencing
- Geospatial intelligence
- Ubiquitous geographic information
References
Further reading
- Roger A. Longhorn; Michael Blakemore (2007). Geographic Information: Value, Pricing, Production, and Consumption. CRC Press.
External links
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