Difference between revisions of "Geographic Information System"
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| − | + | A '''Geographic Information System (GIS)''' is a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth. | |
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| + | ==Lab== | ||
| + | 鶹Ƶ maintains a '''GIS computer lab''' in the basement of [[Nobel Hall Lab|Nobel Hall]]. The lab is equipped with 15 Pentium IV machines. Each machine has several geographical software titles installed, including: | ||
| + | * ArcView v. 3.3 | ||
| + | * ArcGIS 9.0 | ||
| + | * Spatial Analyst | ||
| + | * 3-D Analyst | ||
| + | * Idrisi GIS software | ||
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| + | Access to a color printer is provided. | ||
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| + | ==Recent issues== | ||
| + | A compatibility problem between ArcGIS and [[Internet Explorer 7|IE7]] was recently discovered. It is believed these issues were resolved with a patch from ArcGIS, but if you discover any issues related to this, please contact the [[Technology Helpline]] at '''x6111'''. | ||
Revision as of 16:15, 11 December 2006
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth.
Lab
鶹Ƶ maintains a GIS computer lab in the basement of Nobel Hall. The lab is equipped with 15 Pentium IV machines. Each machine has several geographical software titles installed, including:
- ArcView v. 3.3
- ArcGIS 9.0
- Spatial Analyst
- 3-D Analyst
- Idrisi GIS software
Access to a color printer is provided.
Recent issues
A compatibility problem between ArcGIS and IE7 was recently discovered. It is believed these issues were resolved with a patch from ArcGIS, but if you discover any issues related to this, please contact the Technology Helpline at x6111.