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GIS In Everyday Life

GIS, or geographical information systems, is the backbone for geographical science and all of its related fields. Through the use of highly specialized […]

GIS, or geographical information systems, is the backbone for geographical science and all of its related fields. Through the use of highly specialized technology, modern geography is able to gather, analyze, and report on data about positions on Earth’s surface. GIS data can provide important information when it comes to location intelligence, like longitude, latitude, addresses, and zip codes of specific locations. It can also provide details about the people who live in a particular area including population size, education, and income levels, as well as environmental features of the landscape. This type of data available for so many locations allows GIS scientists to be able to compare locations and draw conclusions based on the relationship between the different location data. At its most basic level, GIS data is perfect for creating maps. But what about using GIS for people’s regular day-to-day needs. GIS technology is now able to capture information about the people who live in work in particular areas as well, gathering and storing info like what people purchase, their lifestyle, internet usage, and more.

Uses For GIS Data In Everyday Life

It comes as no surprise that GIS has real-world applications far beyond mere scientific curiosity, but some of the applications of GIS data might surprise you. Here are a few specific uses of using GIS in everyday life for location intelligence:

  1. Urban Planning – GIS data can help both with the human side of urban expansion and understanding the geographical area. For example, how should a city expand? What do its residents need more of? Are the outskirts of the city capable of sustaining additional growth?
  2. Agriculture – GIS is being used today to analyze soil data to help determine which crops would do best in certain areas. It is also helping farmers develop more efficient harvesting methods. As a result, we are seeing increased food production and better environmental practices.
  3. Navigation – Map applications that are used on smartphones and in vehicles rely heavily on GIS data to keep their maps updated to the second. Consumers rely on these navigation systems to get them where they need to go safely and efficiently. Thank you location intelligence!
  4. Telecommunications – Telecom companies use geographic data to plan and design their networks and keep on top of customer needs and maintenance planning. 5G mobile internet connectivity is the next big thing thanks to GIS and location intelligence!
  5. Transportation – GIS can help answer many different questions regarding transportation, from identifying dangerous intersections and improving road optimization, to choosing the right location for a new road or rail routes. 

Geo Owl

GIS data is also commonly used every day in other popular fields, like education, health, real estate, public safety, retail, insurance, and manufacturing, just to name a few. Geo Owl utilizes more in-depth GIS data to solve real-world problems every day through a full range of geospatial services, including technical, engineering, and integrations that support GIS. Contact us today to learn more!

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