This document provides an overview of geographic information systems (GIS) capabilities. It discusses GIS as an analytical visualization tool and describes its various components, including the GIS window, tool box, data views, layers, geoprocessing, and derived outputs such as maps, tables, and graphs. The document also addresses data interoperability and management using ArcCatalog. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of GIS users and specialists.
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What is GIS?
Analytical Visualization Tool
ID Value Calculation
ID Value Calculation
ID Value Calculation
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GIS
Geographic, Information, and Systems
GIS
Developer
General Systems
Users Manager
Data
GIS Specialist
Provider
General
Programmer
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User Community
Models vs
Interpretations Analysis
Specialist
Users Widening Gap
Generalist
Visualization
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Summary
Analytical Visualization Tool
ID Value Calculation
ID Value Calculation
ID Value Calculation
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