Spatial coincidence, proximity, surface analysis, dispersion, and least-cost path analysis are some common spatial analysis done with raster GIS data.
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Spatial Analysis
Spatial Analysis in GIS
Geographic information systems uses spatial analysis in order to understand geographic questions. Listed here are geographic analysis commonly performed in GIS.
Spatial Analysis
Statistical Surfaces in GIS
This looks at some statistical analysis in GIS. A statistical surface is any geographic entity that can be thought of as containing a Z value for each X,Y location.
Spatial Analysis
Buffers in GIS
What are buffers in GIS? A buffer is a reclassification based on distance: classification of within/without a given proximity. Buffering involves measuring distance outward in directions from an object. Buffering can be done on all three types of vector data: point, line, area. The resulting buffer is a polygon file. […]
Spatial Analysis
Basic Uses of GIS
What are the basic uses of GIS? This article reviews some of the most common and basic users of GIS including mapping data, proximity analysis, buffers, cluster mapping, and querying a geographic area for features.
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GIS and Productivity Profile
GIS and its role in increasing productivity for businesses is part of an article in Globe and Mail. The article also features Alex Miller, president of ESRI Canada who is quoted, “Every government and every business needs to know where things are, where people are, how processes work, and how […]