GIS
Geographic Information System is spatial information for analysis and studies, in desktop and web channel.
Regional Planning
All over the world Geographic Information Systems have gained widespread acceptance. There are varieties of application of the technology in planning; GIS enables access to large data and is a tool for effective decision-making in urban and regional planning. The technological advantages of GIS make it be a useful tool in city and regional planning, such as planning data analysis, and spatial analysis.
Environment
1. Environmental Impact Analysis
Environmental impact statements are usually required to contain specific information on the magnitude and characteristics of environmental impact. The impact can be carried out efficiently by the help of GIS, by integrating various GIS layers, assessment of natural features can be performed.
2. Disaster Management
GIS has become an integrated, well developed and successful tool in disaster management and mitigation. GIS can help with risk management and analysis by displaying which areas are likely to be prone to natural or man-made disasters.
3. Zoning of Landslides hazard
Landslide hazard zonation is the process of ranking different parts of an area according to the degrees of actual or potential hazard from landslides. It has become possible to efficiently collect, manipulate and integrate a variety of spatial data such as geology, structure, surface cover and slope characteristics.
4. Determination of land cover and land use
Land cover means the feature that is covering the barren surface. Land use means the area in the surface utilized for particular use. The role of GIS technology in land use and land cover applications is that we can determine land use/land cover changes in the different areas.
5. Soil Mapping
Soil mapping provide an understanding soil suitability for various land use activities. It is essential for preventing environmental deterioration associated with misuse of land.
Coastal Management
GIS could integrate physical, ecological, and socio-economic which makes it among the best assessment tools to support management efforts in coastal area. Through GIS, coastal management are able to model vulnerability to coastal erosion, sea-level rise and other necessary information to protect local communities and effectively manage coastal natural resources.
