Development of integrated GIS databases for Galveston Bay
Date
1993
Authors
McNiff, Marcia E., Pasquale F. Roscigno, Mary C. Watzin, and Wei Ji
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Galveston Bay National Estuary Program
Abstract
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer policymakers and regulatory agencies a tool for storing and retrieving complex databases. Patterns of spatial distribution can be plotted for different variables offering resource managers the capability to develop comprehensive plans within an overall framework. GIS can be used to identify sensitive areas and to study trends over periods of time. The cartographic modeling capabilities of GIS also offer promise for more complex analyses.
Description
pgs. 353-354
Keywords
data retrieval, data storage, data collections