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Geographic information system as country-level development and monitoring tool, Senegal example

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Abstract

Geographic information systems (GIS) allow an investigator the capability to merge and analyze numerous types of country-level resource data. Hypothetical resource analysis applications in Senegal were conducted to illustrate the utility of a GIS for development planning and resource monitoring. Map and attribute data for soils, vegetation, population, infrastructure, and administrative units were merged to form a database within a GIS. Several models were implemented using a GIS to: analyze development potential for sustainable dryland agriculture; prioritize where agricultural development should occur based upon a regional food budget; and monitor dynamic events with remote sensing. The steps for implementing a GIS analysis are described and illustrated, and the use of a GIS for conducting an economic analysis is outlined. Using a GIS for analysis and display of results opens new methods of communication between resource scientists and decision makers. Analyses yielding country-wide map output and detailed statistical data for each level of administration provide the advantage of a single system that can serve a variety of users.

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Moore, D.G., Howard, S.M., 1990, Geographic information system as country-level development and monitoring tool, Senegal example, in Proceedings of the International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment, v. 2, Bangkok, Thail, 18 April 1990 through 25 April 1990.

Publication type Conference Paper
Publication Subtype Conference Paper
Title Geographic information system as country-level development and monitoring tool, Senegal example
Volume 2
Year Published 1990
Language English
Publisher Publ by Environmental Research Inst of Michigan
Publisher location Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Larger Work Title Proceedings of the International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment
First page 683
Conference Title Proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment
Conference Location Bangkok, Thail
Conference Date 18 April 1990 through 25 April 1990
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