GIS (Geographic Information System) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and display spatial or geographic data. It allows users to create maps and analyze data related to a specific location or area.
GIS data can be in various forms such as satellite imagery, aerial photography, GPS data, and other sources. The system uses this data to perform various functions such as mapping, spatial analysis, geocoding, and more.
Some basic concepts of GIS include layers, attributes, features, and spatial analysis. Layers refer to the different types of data that are overlaid on each other to create a map. Attributes are the characteristics or information associated with each feature on a map. Features are the individual elements that make up a map, such as roads, buildings, or rivers. Spatial analysis involves using GIS tools to analyze and understand patterns and relationships in the data.
Understanding GIS basics is essential for anyone interested in working with spatial data or pursuing a career in GIS. There are many resources available to learn more about GIS, including books, online courses, and tutorials.
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M Kamraju, Dr. Mohd Akhter Ali
Mr. M. Kamraju is a Former lecturer ,an Urban Researcher Research Associate, ICSSR Major Project, Ministry of Education, New Delhi. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Gauhati University with honors in Geography and a Postgraduate Degree from Osmania University. He has worked on two major projects by the Indian Council of Social Science Research and the Telangana Biodiversity Department. He has 4 years of experience teaching undergraduate and Intermediate students . He has also guided 120 undergraduate students (B.A. geography) for their final-year project in various fields (agriculture, urban studies, economics, GIS and remote sensing). He completed a 3-month internship with the Indian Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Hyderabad, India, in 2017.
Mr. M.Kamraju has also contributed chapters for eight edited books and more than fifty Five research journals of National and international standards.He has qualified 4 UGC NET Examinations ( Geography,Sociology, International Area Studies & Population Studies) and APSET (Geography) examination. He is a life member of many academic organizations including the National Association of Geographers, India( NAGI), Indian National Cartographic Association(INCA),Deccan Environmental Research Organisation (DERO), Agriculture and Food e-Newsletter, etc.
