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Geographic information system (GIS)
A method of overlaying large volumes of spatial data of different kinds. The data are referenced to a set of geographical coordinates and encoded in a form suitable for handling by a digital computer. Different data planes can be overlain, statistically analyzed, and used to make estimates of soil and land suitabilities.
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- Industry/Domain: Earth science
- Category: Soil science
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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