Geographic Information System

A geographic Information System is used for mapping

Capturing, Storing and tracking data

Through images, surveys and vector

What is a vector you should ask?

One that uses graphs with polygons and numbers

It helps scientists to analyse

Understand patterns and relationships

To use available resources and strategize

Roger Tomlinson initiated, planned and developed

Geographic information system of Canada

The world’s first computerized GIS

To manage an inventory of its natural resources

By capturing and storing geographical data.

GIS stores information

About any location

And basis data accumulated

It can share statistics on

People, place, habitation and even population

GIS systems are used to protect the environment

As it can forecast upcoming man-made or natural disasters

Once we know the location and time

Preventive measures can be developed

Landslide hazard zonation is ranking different areas 

According to the degrees of actual or potential landslides

The evaluation through complicated for us is eased by G.I.S

Thus it helps in saving the lives of humans and animals, alike.

It can estimate the flood potential in areas

and forecast the damage

Helps in documenting flood relief funds

Thus, helping governments overcome a natural disaster

It is used in managing and designing

Road networks and transportation

Leading to better community development

And better infrastructure network

It helps plan efficient routes

For medical emergency

By directing traffic to avoid and exits to take

It truly is a boon during calamity and contingency.

Businesses build stores and restaurants

Using GIS

In fact, telecom companies rely on it

For internet connectivity

And a network of our phones

Data gathered via GIS applications

Is vital for conserving natural resources

It can visually represent

Impact of humans on the environment

It can be used to analyse soil

Thus, reducing farm fires and pollution

Increase yield and cultivation

And make food production

Of lesser developed nations

Self-sufficient and reliant

GIS is widely used in other industries too

Banking, taxation, Surveying and Geology

Irrigation systems, Pest control management or dairy

Construction and operation

Or criminal surveillance even.

17th November is recognised

As World GIS day

To recognise the scientific framework

Learn about geography and its real-life applications

This year, I got an opportunity to participate

In an ArcGIS Survey 123 by WWF Envis

To demonstrate real-world applications

That is making a difference in our society!!

Uses of GIS are everywhere

A foundation for every industry

In environmental context and science even

Better management and decision making

Leading to improved communication and efficiency