Geographic Information Systems
What is a Geographic Information System ( GIS)?
"A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. "
Google Maps
The first Geographic Information System that all students readily use is Google Maps. It is readily available on all internet capable devices and presents essential spatial and geographic data that we use for locating our position in time.
SIX Maps
This service provides access to cadastral and topographic information, satellite data and aerial photography for New South Wales
Google Earth Pro
With Google Earth Pro, fly anywhere in seconds and explore hundreds of 3D cities right in your browser. ... Google Earth Pro on desktop is free for users with advanced feature needs. Import and export GIS data, and go back in time with historical imagery.
QGIS
QGIS is a free open source Geographic Information System that allows you to construct your own layers. This is equivalent to the GIS packages used in University and Industry today.
Download layers
Work completed by other people or agencies can be downloaded as layers. Examples used at Riverina EEC include:
- Digital Elevation Models
- Google street maps