| Abstract: | Geographic information systems (GIS) allow an investigator the capability to merge and analyze numerous types of country-level resource data. Hypothetical resource analysis applications in Senegal were conducted to illustrate the utility of a GIS for development planning and resource monitoring. Map and attribute data for soils, vegetation, population, infrastructure, and administrative units were merged to form a database within a GIS. Several models were implemented using a GIS to: analyze development potential for sustainable dryland agriculture; prioritize where agricultural development should occur based upon a regional food budget; and monitor dynamic events with remote sensing. The steps for implementing a GIS analysis are described and illustrated, and the use of a GIS for conducting an economic analysis is outlined. Using a GIS for analysis and display of results opens new methods of communication between resource scientists and decision makers. Analyses yielding country-wide map output and detailed statistical data for each level of administration provide the advantage of a single system that can serve a variety of users. |
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| ProdID: | 70016107 |
| Citation Author: | Moore, Donald, G.; Howard, Stephen, M. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Proceedings of the International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment |
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| Citation Publisher: | Publ by Environmental Research Inst of Michigan |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Geographic information system as country-level development and monitoring tool, Senegal example; 1990; Conference Paper; Proceedings of the International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment; Moore, Donald, G.; Howard, Stephen, M. |
| Citation Start Page: | 683 |
| Citation Volume: | 2 |
| Citation Year: | 1990 |
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| Text: | Geographic information system as country-level development and monitoring tool, Senegal example; 1990; Conference Paper; Proceedings of the International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment; Moore, Donald, G.; Howard, Stephen, M. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Mon, 1 Jan 1990 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | Publ by Environmental Research Inst of Michigan |
