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What is GIS? Defined by a (simplified) workflow. Sensing the world x,y,z,t , values, error/uncertainty, metadata. Data transformations Algorithms/ Projections. Data Store. Files Spatial Databases In Memory S tore. Information Capture Acquisition (“Level 0”). 2D/3D
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What is GIS?Defined by a (simplified) workflow Sensing the world x,y,z,t, values, error/uncertainty, metadata Data transformations Algorithms/ Projections Data Store Files Spatial Databases In Memory Store Information Capture Acquisition (“Level 0”) 2D/3D Computer Visualization Format Conversion (or pass as is) Querying Physical Output Maps, Printouts and 3D Models Information Exchange “Us” “Them” Informed decision making