Abstract
Proximity analysis is an important function in GIS as it covers a wide range of topics that help in answering many spatial questions, such as
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How close is the observation well to a treatment plant?
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Do any wells fall within 500 m of a fault system?
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What are the distances between the wells and the treatment plant?
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What is the nearest or farthest well from the dam?
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What is the shortest street network route from the water tower reservoir to the towns?
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Bajjali, W. (2018). Proximity and Network Analysis. In: ArcGIS for Environmental and Water Issues. Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61158-7_16
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