A young man named Ahmad [Part 7]
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The GIS Interview Imposter
In the sprawling city of Nusantara, there was a renowned IT company known as GeoInnovate. Specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and mapping solutions, GeoInnovate attracted some of the brightest minds in the industry. On a bright morning, they were preparing for a particularly important interview for a coveted position in their GIS department. In a sleek conference room adorned with state-of-the-art mapping displays and a panel of experienced GIS experts, the door gently swung open. In walked Sarah, a young woman with a confident smile and a twinkle of mischief in her eyes. The interview panel, consisting of
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are migrating to the cloud and mobile platforms.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a systematic collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and persons designed to record, store, update, manage, analyse, and present all types of geographically linked information. GIS is based on data that has a primary link to space, which includes any data about things and activities that occur in nature. Most of the top GIS software vendors have developed cloud GIS solutions, and those that have not yet done so must do so. The GIS user community is fully aware of the benefits of cloud computing, and there are several options–for example, public vs. private
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Terms – Geographic(al) Information System, GIScience, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Geoinformation Technology and Geospatial Technology
Common people, often, get confused with the terms Geographic(al) Information System, GIScience, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Geoinformation Technology and Geospatial Technology. To understand the differences or similarities among them we need to fine-tune our understanding about these frequently used and interchangeable terms. Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based information system used to digitally represent and analyze the geospatial data or geographic data. The GIS has been called an ‘enabling technology’, because it offers interrelation with the wide variety of disciplines which must deal with geospatial data. Each related field provides some of the techniques which make up a GIS. Many of these related fields emphasize data collection; GIS brings
Definition of GIS
What exactly is a GIS? Clarke (2003) contends that there is no single good definition of GIS; there are many. Various industries might be influenced by existing definitions, but below is a brief one proposed for those who are interested in applying GIS to health projects: “GIS is a computer-based, dynamic mapping system with spatial data processing, querying, and sharing capabilities.” Computer-based: Clearly, GIS is a computer technology. You will be using web technologies on your computer to learn GIS. Desktop and enterprise GIS applications are used for advanced functions. Dynamic mapping system: A GIS is not a static map
Know about 4D GIS and its application area
Each kind of map conveys information about a particular place or event. They show how people and places are related. 4D GIS assembles a large volume of information in a simple manner to provide better decision making. Since big data and high data volumes are now changing the way we capture, process, and analyze information, it is essential to harness geospatial data in the simplest way to understand the dynamics of geographical phenomena. 4D GIS is becoming an important tool in monitoring various changes like change in weather patterns or the progress of construction work overtime. It integrates 2D,3D, and the time.
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4D Geographic Information System (GIS) Market
Geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial technology have come a long way since their launch in the 1960s. The last 20 years have witnessed tremendous growth in GIS technologies, which are no longer used just to incorporate spatial relationships but also are used to analyze and visualize space across time. 4D geographic information systems, also known as spatial-temporal GIS, have become extremely important in fields where geographic information systems are necessary for forecasting dimensions across time. GIS is now used by a number of industries and, in particular, governments worldwide, which employ the technology for urban planning and management. GIS
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10 Python Libraries for GIS and Mapping
Python Libraries for GIS and Mapping Python libraries are the ultimate extension in GIS because it allows you to boost its core functionality. By using Python libraries, you can break out of the mould that is GIS and dive into some serious data science. There are 200+ standard libraries in Python. But there are thousands of third-party libraries too. So, it’s endless how far you can take it. Today, it’s all about Python libraries in GIS. Specifically, what are the most popular Python packages that GIS professionals use today? Let’s get started. First, why even use Python libraries for GIS?
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Kunjungan dari bekas pelajar – Sdri. Azne Hazira bt. Sukor
Hari ini seorang bekas pelajar PSM saya, Sdri. Azne Hazira bt Sukor telah datang ke UTM Johor Bahru di atas urusan pengesahan dokumen dan mengambil kesempatan untuk menziarahi saya. Beliau sekarang bekerja di Perunding Ukur DC di Subang dan sebelum itu berkhidmat di Geoinfo Services, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur selepas sahaja tamat pengajian di dalam program Sarjana Muda Sains (Geoinformatik). Pada sesi pengajian 2018/2019 beliau telah berjaya menyiapkan sebuah thesis Projek Sarjana Muda bertajuk “Determination of Potential Water Pipeline Bursting using Stochastic Approach in Geographical Information System”. Di dalam projek PSM tersebut beliau telah mendapat kerjasama daripada Pejabat Harta Bina
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Development of Web-Based Application for Shapefile Coordinate System Conversion for Malaysia
By Elysonia Alim Supervised by Dr. Shahabuddin Amerudin UTM Undergraduate Thesis Year 2018 It is difficult to process GIS vector data when they are not aligned with one another. The need for different coordinate systems rose from the fact that some coordinate systems are better fitted to describe the phenomenon happening in a specific area. However, even commercial software had been proven to have questionable accuracy in coordinate system conversions. The purpose of this study is to develop a web application capable of converting the coordinate system of a GIS data format such as a shapefile for Peninsular Malaysia. The
5 things to consider when choosing your career
Do you want to choose a career that minimises your risk of being replaced by a robot? Here are five things to think about: Study data science and/or get a job in data Choose a job that robots still can’t do well – focus on jobs that require skills like creativity, problem-solving and connecting with people on a human level Keep in touch with the job market to get an insight of which jobs are in demand and its average salary Be data savvy – learn how to use data to make decisions and solve problems Get familiar with artificial
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