Geographic Information

SystemsBrandon Belokin, Davis Castelli,

Natalee Dunn, Luke Eidsvold

Agenda● What is GIS● Why it Matters● Current Capabilities and Use● Current Limitations● How to Overcome Limitations● Future Capabilities and Use● Demo

What is GIS

● A geographic information system (GIS)- framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data.

● Rooted in the science of geography● It analyzes spatial location● GIS reveals deeper insights into data

Current Capabilities and Use● Maps

○ Maps are the geographic container for the data layers and analytics.

● Data○ Integrates different kinds of data layers using spatial location.

● Analysis○ Spatial analysis lets you evaluate suitability and capability, estimate and predict, interpret

and understand

● Apps○ Apps provide focused user experiences for getting work done and bringing GIS to life for

everyone.

Why it Matters ● Telecom and Network

Services● Urban Planning● Environmental Impact

Analysis

Current Limitations and Challenges

● For Consumers:○ High Cost of Implementation○ Data Collection can be tedious○ Large data storage requirements

● For Vendors:○ Open-Source options○ Start-Ups in a growing market

How to Overcome Limitations● For Consumers:

○ Purchase a system designed for user needs

○ Many different options in the market

● For Vendors:○ Heavy Investment from specialized

GIS providers to maintain market share

○ Growing customer pool who value data analytics

Future Capabilities● Artificial Intelligence● Machine Learning● Deep Learning

Demo

Summary

References● https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/geographic-information-system-gis/

● https://www.esri.com/en-us/what-is-gis/overview

● https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/arcwatch/where-deep-learning-meets-gis/

● https://grindgis.com/blog/10-importance-of-gis-in-environment

● https://www.gis-professional.com/content/article/challenges-for-the-gis-industry-going-forward

● https://grindgis.com/remote-sensing/limitations-or-challenges-of-gis