VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY

Department of Remote Sensing

TOPIC: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
(Its importance in our daily life)
Under The joint supervision of

Dr. Dipanjana Charaborty

and
Mr. Mozammel Rahamane
Department of Geography
Sitalkuchi College
 CONTENT

❖ Introduction

❖ Definition of GIS

❖ Why we used GIS ?

❖ Components of GIS

❖ Geographical Data

❖ Types and characteristics of Geographical Data

❖ Application Areas of GIS
 INTRODUCTION

A geographic information system (GIS) is A computer system for capturing, storing,

analyzing, and displaying data that is spatially referenced to the earth. GIS can be used to
create maps, analyze patterns of the geographical elements, and identify relationships. It is A
powerful tool that can be used for A variety of purposes.
DEFINITION OF GIS

GIS is define as the process

of collecting geographical
data, Storing ,Manipulating,
Analyzing , as well as
provide a output result of the
real world
 Why we used GIS ?
We use GIS (Geographic Information System) for many reasons. Here are some of the most common ones:

► To visualize data: GIS can be used to create maps and charts that help us visualize data in a way that is easy to

understand. This can be helpful for understanding patterns, trends, and relationships in data.

► To analyze data: GIS can be used to perform spatial analysis on data. This can help us to understand how

different variables are related to each other in space. For example, we can use GIS to analyze the relationship

between crime rates and poverty rates in a city.

► To manage data: GIS can be used to store, organize, and manage large amounts of data. This can be helpful for

businesses, governments, and other organizations that need to track and analyze large amounts of data.

► To make decisions: GIS can be used to support decision making by providing us with insights into spatial data.

For example, a city planner can use GIS to identify areas that are most in need of new parks or schools.
 COMPONENTS OF GIS
❖ Hardware : Hardware is the computer system on which the GIS software runs. It can range from a desktop

computer to a powerful server farm. The hardware is basically physical part of the computer.

❖ Software: Software is the programs that allow users to create, store, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic

data. There are many different GIS software packages available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

❖ Data: Data is the heart of a GIS. It can include spatial data (such as maps and satellite images), attribute data

(such as land use data or population data), and metadata (information about data)

❖ User: User are the ones who use GIS to solve problems and make decisions. They need to have the skills to

collect, manage, and analyze data, as well as the ability to communicate their findings to others.

❖ Methods: Methods are the techniques that are used to analyze and visualize geographic data. These methods can

range from simple queries to complex spatial analysis.

❖ Geographic data:
Geographic data, also known as geospatial data or GIS data ,it is data that has a location
on Earth. It can be used to represent features of the Earth's surface, such as roads,
buildings, rivers, and lakes. It can also be used to represent information about these
features, such as their names, types, and attributes.

❖ The three types of GIS Data are

1. Spatial
2. Attribute Data or Non-Spatial Data
3. Metadata

In the next slide we wall briefly discuss about those three type of data…..
❖ Spatial Data: spatial Data can be define as the data which is used to represent the locational information of the Earth
Surface.

● We all know that the Spatial data may be in different types two types such as

Vector Data
Raster Data
TIN
Images
Vector data:
Vector data is define as spatial data in GIS. A vector data can be represented by point, line as
well as polygon also.

❖ Points Data: point data represented the location of any geographical element such as
location of a building, location of a tree, location of an ATM etc.

❖ Line Data: The line data used to represented the linear geographical features of the earth
surface such as River, transport system and any kind of linear features.

❖ Polygon Data: The polygon data used to represented the area of any geographical features
such as Administrative boundary, Soil types etc.
 Raster Data

► The raster data can be define as the data which consists

of a matrix of cells (or pixels) organized into rows and

columns (or grid) where each cell contains a particular

value (DN value) representing information such as

elevation, temperature are known as Raster data.

 Triangulated Irregular Network
► A TIN (Triangulated Irregular Network) is a digital data structure used in GIS to represent the
surface of a 3D object. It is a vector-based data structure, which means that it is composed of a set of
points, lines, and polygons. The points in a TIN are called nodes, and they represent the location of
data points on the surface of the object. The lines in a TIN are called edges, and they connect the
nodes to form triangles. The polygons in a TIN are called faces, and they are formed by the union of
triangles.

Image:
An image is a visual representation of something. It can be a two-dimensional (2D) representation,
such as a drawing, painting, or photograph, or a three-dimensional (3D) object, such as a carving or
sculpture.
 Attribute Data or Non-Spatial Data.

► Attribute data can be define as the data which is used

to represent the characteristics of the spatial data. It

mainly organized in a tabular format

Example…
name of the block.
Population of a particular block
Condition of the Road

Metadata: The metadata can be define as the

information about data
Application Areas of GIS

To plan a new transportation system

 Application Areas of GIS
❖ Mapping and navigation:

GIS is used to create maps and other spatial data products. This can be used for navigation, planning,
and other purposes. For example, GIS can be used to create street maps, even underwater maps.

❖ Environmental management:

GIS can be used to manage natural resources, track environmental changes, and plan for sustainable
development. For example, GIS can be used to monitor deforestation, track wildlife populations, and plan for
flood control.

❖ Urban planning and transportation:

GIS can be used to plan and design cities, analyze traffic patterns, and plan for transportation systems. For
example, GIS can be used to identify areas for development, plan new roads and transit lines, and track traffic
congestion
 Application Areas of GIS
❖ GIS Disaster management:

can be used to assess the impact of disasters, plan for disaster response, and track recovery efforts. For example, GIS can be used
to identify areas at risk of flooding, plan evacuation routes, and track the distribution of relief supplies

❖ Business and marketing:

GIS can be used to analyze market share, target customers, and plan sales territories. For example, GIS can be used to track
customer demographics, identify potential customers, and plan new store locations.

❖ Health and human services:

GIS can be used to track disease outbreaks, plan for healthcare delivery, and manage public health resources. For example, GIS
can be used to identify areas with high rates of disease, plan new hospitals and clinics, and track the distribution of vaccines.

❖ Tourism:

GIS can be used to plan and develop tourism destinations, market tourism products, and track tourist traffic. For example, GIS
can be used to identify potential tourism destinations, plan new attractions, and track tourist spending.
 Application Areas of GIS
Oil and gas:

GIS can be used to explore for and develop oil and gas resources, track pipelines, and manage environmental
impact. For example, GIS can be used to identify potential oil and gas reserves, plan drilling operations, and
track the impact of pipelines on the environment.

Astronomy:

GIS can be used to track the movement of celestial objects, plan astronomical observations, and study the
impact of climate change on the Earth's atmosphere. For example, GIS can be used to track the movement of
planets and stars, plan new observatories, and study the impact of climate change on the Earth's climate.

Banking and finance:

GIS can be used to analyze financial data, track assets, and manage risk. For example, GIS can be used to
analyze mortgage foreclosure rates, track the movement of money, and manage the risk of fraud.
Disaster Management
 Application Areas of GIS
Crime and defense:
GIS can be used to track crime trends, plan for law enforcement operations, and manage homeland
security. For example, GIS can be used to identify areas with high crime rates, plan police patrols,
and track the movement of terrorists.

Education:

GIS can be used to teach geography, environmental science, and other subjects. For example, GIS
can be used to create interactive maps, conduct spatial analysis, and simulate real-world scenarios.

These are just a few of the many application areas of GIS. GIS is a powerful tool that can
be used to solve a wide variety of problems. As GIS technology continues to develop, we can expect
to see even more innovative and creative applications for this technology in the future.
Thank you
❖ What Are the Components of GIS ?
a) Hardware b) Software c) Data D) method e) User

❖ What kind of information can be described by the Spatial Data?

Ans: Locational Information

❖ What Do you Mean by METADATA?

Ans: Data about data or information about data.

❖ Define GIS as your own concept?

❖ Briefly Discuss about the Application Area of GIS Field.

Home Work
❖ What is the full form of TIN?

Ans: Triangulated Irregular Network