What are the benefits of GIS systems?

What is GIS?

GIS is Geographic Information System that are used to collect, manage, modify and process spatial data. GIS databases consist of verified and up-to-date information, on the basis of which visualizations are created using appropriate software. GIS is especially useful for surveyors, builders, and town planners. They were created to help locate objects and identify their distinctive features. Importantly, they help create process flows and can be used to forecast changes.

In order to obtain data for GIS, the latest solutions are used based on:

• mobile applications,
• photogrammetry, i.e. aerial or satellite photos,
• laser scanning, i.e. measuring the shapes of objects.

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Based on extensive experience in the management of the above-mentioned information, OPGK Rzeszów offers such services as:

• Geospatial databases.
• Geoportals and cartographic studies.
• Data conversion and migration.
• Geospatial analysis.
• Geodetic surveys.
• Records of land, buildings, and premises.
• Digitization of analog geodetic and cartographic resources.
• Creation of hybrid maps, thematic maps, and basic maps.
• Geodetic service of construction investments.
• Studies based on data obtained using a drone.

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Where are GIS systems used?

GIS is used in many different areas of life, both by local and regional authorities and enterprises. We can distinguish 4 sectors for which OPGK Rzeszów has created geographic information systems:

• Infrastructure.
• Transport.
• Environment.
• Business.

GIS is great support for companies supplying water, electricity, and gas. It has many useful functions for the operation and development of technical infrastructure, they are used in the development of network maintenance activities and the billing of customers.

Geographic information systems are particularly useful in the case of transport companies, which use all kinds of maps informing about the traffic intensity on the roads, surface conditions, or possible restrictions. In this way, drivers can choose optimal routes and thus minimize travel costs.

Services and studies within GIS may include the documented and spatially interpreted state of the functioning of the environment. Moreover, with their help, it is possible to identify areas that can be built on without disturbing the environment and the ecosystem that cannot be destroyed.

Many companies use GIS tools to assess the profitability of investments, prepare an effective development strategy, analyze the activities of competitive organizations, and select alocation, assortment, and advertising methods.

Driven by experience, professionalism, and the highest quality, OPGK Rzeszów provided such systems to all the sectors mentioned.

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What are the advantages of using GIS systems?

The use of GIS influences the minimization of costs because the collected data helps to optimize the actions taken and support management. The key to long-term success is making the right decisions. GIS supports location-based activities, including route mapping, land selection, resource extraction, and effective strategic planning. Moreover, with the help of GIS maps, it is possible to present issues that otherwise would not be well understood and readable. These systems also improve the transfer of data between individuals, sectors, and departments. In summary, GIS offers support in understanding and effectively managing geographic space.

Qualified specialists have skills related to connecting various data sources and creating backup interactive maps. OPGK Rzeszów has extensive experience in the implementation and integration of both Open Source and commercial systems.