Geographical Information (GI) relates to the physical location of features, objects and phenomena relative to the surface of the each and involves maps, addresses, gps, satelite images and related technologies. Example applications encompass every aspect of life, including:
- Managing the coastal zone and flood defences
- Monitoring pollution
- Crime analysis
- Access to the countryside and public rights of way
- Emergency services
- Vehicle routing and traffic management
- Delivering water, gas and electricity to customers
- Planning of urban development, schools, delivery of health services, public transport, retail store location
- Global warming monitoring
