GIS paves the way
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Issues discussed concern the transportation infrastructure industry's use of geographic information systems (GIS) to conduct environmental impact statements that effectively consider vast amounts of geographic data. Topics addressed include the logistics of creating a GIS database, aerial digital imagery, computer-aided design and modeling, and specialized software to manipulate GIS data.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1999
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GIS aids in wake of natural disasters
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Issues discussed concern the use of geographic information systems to guide information during natural disasters and to prepare for future calamities. Topics addressed include the South Carolina Department of Transportation's use of a hurricane evacuation system to keep weather and traffic systems current.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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New software makes managing complex projects easier and less costly
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The introduction of new softwares like geographic information system (GIS), which integrates multiple functions, which make handling the complex projects easier and cheaper, is discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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