Geoprocessing

geoprocessing - Use of computers to acquire, analyze, store, display, and distribute information about geographic features. This includes GIS and systems for remote sensing (Earth imaging), facilities management, automated mapping, cartography, navigation, and location services.

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Source: Open Geospatial Consortium, 16 June 2011 09:49:56, http://www.opengeospatial.org/ogc/glossary

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geoprocessing - [analysis/geoprocessing] A GIS operation used to manipulate GIS data. A typical geoprocessing operation takes an input dataset, performs an operation on that dataset, and returns the result of the operation as an output dataset. Common geoprocessing operations include geographic feature overlay, feature selection and analysis, topology processing, raster processing, and data conversion. Geoprocessing allows for definition, management, and analysis of information used to form decisions.

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Source: esri, 30 April 2012 09:17:13, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation

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Geoprocessing - A GIS operation automated and used to manipulate data stored in a GIS workspace, personal geodatabase,or shared geodatabase. A typical geoprocessing operation takes an input dataset, performs an operation, and returns the result as an output dataset, then a report tabular or graphic is produced showing the results.

Common geoprocessing operations are geographic feature overlay, feature selection and analysis, topology processing, and data conversion.

The fundamental purpose of geoprocessing is to allow you to automate your GIS tasks, analysis, and linking and displaying data geographically

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Source: City of Toronto, 24 November 2013 09:08:33, http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=7fdf38379bac0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD&vgnextfmt=default