GISjärjestelmiä
GISjärjestelmiä, or Geographic Information Systems, are powerful tools used to capture, store, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographically referenced data. These systems combine maps with information databases, allowing users to visualize and understand spatial patterns and relationships. A GIS typically consists of hardware, software, data, people, and methods. The software allows for the input, storage, manipulation, analysis, and output of geographic data. This data can be in various forms, including vector data (representing points, lines, and polygons) and raster data (representing continuous surfaces like elevation or temperature).
GIS applications are diverse and widespread. They are used in urban planning to manage land use and