Glossary

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Deutsch: Geographisches Informationssystem / Español: Sistema de Información Geográfica / Português: Sistema de Informação Geográfica / Français: Système d'Information Géographique / Italiano: Sistema Informativo Geografico /

- Geographic Information System (GIS) : Geographic Information System (GIS) is described as a computer-based information system designed to handle georeferenced data which has also the capability to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, display and output a full range of geographical data. Output can be in many forms: either as tables, graphics, or maps.

Ref: 123930/2006-10-06


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