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GPS/GIS
The document discusses the functionalities of GPS and GIS technologies, highlighting their roles in location tracking, mapping, and data collection. It emphasizes how these systems can improve services such as emergency response and urban planning by creating detailed maps and analyzing travel data. Additionally, it mentions the importance of understanding customer locations for business optimization.
GPS/GIS
- 2. • GPS • GlobalPositioning System • GIS • Geographic Information System
- 3. • GPS • Tellsus where we are • Tells us where other people are • Tracking… • GIS • Make maps • Make information easy to understand
- 4. • Go fromthis…
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- 6. • Create newroutes for emergency services • Determine locations of new stores, hospitals, schools, etc. • Make maps that tell people • Where to… • Live • Work • Play
- 8. • Data collection •Travel time studies • Marking locations of interest • Speed and acceleration • Search and Rescue operations • Guidance • Know where your customers are (to better serve them)
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