Advanced spatial analysis and visualization using GIS and digital mapping technologies

Azhar Hussein Razuqi

doi:10.51699/cajlpc.v5i3.1182

Azhar Hussein Razuqi Department of Applied Geography, College of Arts, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51699/cajlpc.v5i3.1182

Keywords: Digital Mapping, GIS, Cartography, Sample

Abstract

Maps have always been essential for representing diverse places and phenomena, evolving from paper to digital formats with technological advancements. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) enhance this by offering precise, digitized spatial data analysis, crucial for solving environmental and social challenges. Integrating surveys, computation, mathematics, and statistics, GIS converts geographic data into digital formats, facilitating accurate, efficient data management and analysis. This technology is invaluable for public services and infrastructure development, providing easy-to-use tools with quick outputs, addressing economic and environmental concerns. The science of cartographic modeling simplifies complex phenomena, aiding in the creation of accurate, testable hypotheses and spatial analyses. Modern GIS applications, like ArcGIS, enable thematic mapping and data manipulation, crucial for visualizing spatial patterns and relationships. This integration of GIS and information technology results in high-quality, realistic simulations, significantly impacting spatial studies and practical problem-solving.

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