Abstract
For readers with a basic understanding of geography and resource allocation, this chapter provides an introduction to the following aspects of spatial information technology:
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Linkages between remote sensing , GPS and GIS
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Meaning and definition of GIS
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Components of GIS
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Capabilities of GIS
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Evolution of GIS
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Types of GIS
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Brief applications of GIS
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Kumar, D., Singh, R.B., Kaur, R. (2019). Spatial Information Technology: Definitions, Types and Linkages. In: Spatial Information Technology for Sustainable Development Goals . Sustainable Development Goals Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58039-5_1
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