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Geographic information systems, remote sensing, and spatial analysis activities in Texas, 2002-07

Fact Sheet 2007-3076
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20073076

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Abstract

Geographic information system (GIS) technology has become an important tool for scientific investigation, resource management, and environmental planning. A GIS is a computer-aided system capable of collecting, storing, analyzing, and displaying spatially referenced digital data. GIS technology is particularly useful when analyzing a wide variety of spatial data such as with remote sensing and spatial analysis. Remote sensing involves collecting remotely sensed data, such as satellite imagery, aerial photography, or radar images, and analyzing the data to gather information or investigate trends about the environment or the Earth's surface. Spatial analysis combines remotely sensed, thematic, statistical, quantitative, and geographical data through overlay, modeling, and other analytical techniques to investigate specific research questions. It is the combination of data formats and analysis techniques that has made GIS an essential tool in scientific investigations. This document presents information about the technical capabilities and project activities of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Texas Water Science Center (TWSC) GIS Workgroup from 2002 through 2007.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Geographic information systems, remote sensing, and spatial analysis activities in Texas, 2002-07
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2007-3076
DOI 10.3133/fs20073076
Edition -
Year Published 2007
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Texas Water Science Center
Description 6 p.
Time Range Start 2002-01-01
Time Range End 2007-12-31
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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