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A Guide for School Students Interested in Pursuing a GIS Program

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By Shahabuddin Amerudin Are you a high school student with a keen interest in geography, maps, and technology? Do you find yourself drawn to the idea of using spatial data to solve real-world problems? If so, a career in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) might be the perfect fit for you. This guide is designed to help school students explore their passion for GIS and make informed decisions about pursuing a GIS program. Discovering Your Interest in GIS Before diving into the world of GIS, it’s essential to explore and understand your interests. Here are some key questions to consider: Choosing […]

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A Guide for Foundation Students Considering a Career in GIS

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By Shahabuddin Amerudin Are you a foundation student contemplating your academic journey and intrigued by the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? If you’re passionate about geography, spatial data, and problem-solving, a career in GIS could be an exciting and rewarding path. To help you navigate your decision, here’s a comprehensive guide to assist you in choosing a GIS program that aligns with your interests and aspirations. Assess Your Interests and Passions Before diving into GIS, it’s essential to understand where your interests lie. Ask yourself the following questions: Educational Pathways Once you’ve identified your interests, it’s time to explore

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Navigating Your GIS Career: Paths to Becoming a GIS Analyst, Developer, Manager, Consultant, or Specialist

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By Shahabuddin Amerudin If you’re a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) student with a passion for mapping, spatial data, and problem-solving, you’ve embarked on a journey with exciting possibilities. GIS is a dynamic field offering diverse career paths, each with unique responsibilities and opportunities for growth. In this article, we’ll explore five distinct career options within GIS: GIS Analyst, GIS Developer, GIS Manager, GIS Consultant, and GIS Specialist. 1. GIS Analyst Role: GIS Analysts are the cartographers and data experts of the GIS world. They collect, clean, analyze, and visualize geospatial data to create meaningful maps and reports. Their work aids

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Navigating the Digital Frontier: A Bright Future for Geoinformatics Graduates

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By Shahabuddin Amerudin In an age where data is king, and technology continues to shape the way we interact with our world, there’s a field of study that’s becoming increasingly vital and promising: Geoinformatics. For students with a passion for programming and system/application development, pursuing a degree in Geoinformatics can open doors to a world of exciting career opportunities and a future that’s anything but ordinary. Geoinformatics: Where Geospatial Meets Technology Geoinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that bridges the gap between geospatial and technology. It harnesses the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, data analysis, and programming to

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Alternative measures of terrain distance

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This figure provides a simple cross-sectional illustration of the kind of issues that arise. We wish to determine the distance separating points A and B. If A and B are not too far apart (e.g. less than 10 km) we could use a high precision laser rangefinder to establish the slope distance between A and B, assuming there is no atmospheric distortion. In practice, there will be some distortion and the laser wave path will need to be adjusted in order to provide an estimated slope path distance. This, in turn, will require further adjustment if it is to be referenced

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Finding the best locations and paths

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“A very common type of spatial analysis, and probably the one you are most familiar with, is optimization and finding the best of something. You might be looking for the best route to travel, the best path to ride a bicycle, the best corridor to build a pipeline, or the best location to site a new store. Using multiple input variables or a set of decision criteria for finding the best locations and paths can help you make more informed decisions using your spatial data. Types • Finding the best locations that satisfy a set of criteria • Finding the

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