USING GEOGRAPHIC DATA TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
there are many technological sources of geospatial data and many ways the data is obtained.
Geovisualizations
allow people to zoom in or out to see the data in ways that were previously impossible.
Global positioning system (GPS)
GPS receivers on the earth´s surface use the locations of multiple satellites to determine and record a receivers exact location.
Remote sensing
The use of cameras or other sensors mounted on aircraft or satellites to collect digital images or video of the earth´s surface.
Geographic information systems (GIS)
computer system that can store, analyze, and display information from multiple digital maps or geospatial data sets.
Smartphone and computer applications
Location-aware apps that gather, store, and use locational data from computers or other personal devices.
Solutions in action
Geographers can use geospatial data tools to identify problems that exist in our world.
Community based solution
help the people improve their standard of living.