GIS Spatial Resources
Introduction
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a comprehensive suite of computer hardware, software, and data that is used to view, manage, analyze and model spatial information related to the Earth's features and processes. According to the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), “GIS allows us to view, understand, question, interpret, and visualize data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts”. The burgeoning number of computer systems and GIS software available today is transforming the way we look at geographic information. GIS allows scientists to ask questions that would otherwise be impossible to answer while also providing a platform to foster the creation of novel research ideas.
The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER program has allocated a significant portion of its efforts to the acquisition, maintenance, analysis and distribution of GIS products for public use and is committed to providing the most accurate and relevant information available. Our hope is that these tools will assist those responsible for making informed decisions regarding the management and conservation of Georgia’s coastal resources.
Interactive Web Map (new!) |
Landcover change, southeast Georgia (1974-2005) |
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| click above to lauch map | Data source: Georgia Land Use Trends (GLUT) (click here for legend) |
For more information on GIS, visit these webpages:
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