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Using geographic information systems (gis) for gender and development

open access: yes, 2005
This article discusses the burgeoning field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with a particular focus on the opportunities for its application as part of the international women and development agenda. We discuss recent theoretical developments in
Bosak, Keith, Schroeder, Kathleen
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Strategic management plan for geographic information systems technology Geographic information systems technology

open access: yes, 1990
"September 1990."Section 1: Executive Summary -- Section 2: Organization of the Plan -- Section 3: Strategic Planning Policy -- Section 4: Goals of the GIS Technology Management Plan -- Section 5: Background -- Section 6: The Potential of GIS Technology ...
Kansas Geographic Information Systems Policy Board
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Methods and Application of Archeological Cloud Platform for Grand Sites Based on Spatio-Temporal Big Data

open access: yesISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2019
Grand sites are important witnesses of human civilization. The archeology of grand sites has the characteristics of a long period, interdisciplinary study, irreversibility and uncertainties. Because of the lack of effective methods and valid tools, large
Yongxing Wu, Shaofu Lin, Fei Peng, Qi Li
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Using Accelerometer and GPS Data for Real-Life Physical Activity Type Detection

open access: yesSensors, 2020
This paper aims to examine the role of global positioning system (GPS) sensor data in real-life physical activity (PA) type detection. Thirty-three young participants wore devices including GPS and accelerometer sensors on five body positions and ...
Hoda Allahbakhshi   +3 more
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Comprehensive Geographic Information Systems

open access: yes, 2017
Geographical Information Systems is a computer system used to capture, store, analyze and display information related to positions on the Earth's surface.
Huang, Bo, Silva, Elisabete A., Cao, Kai
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An Efficient Seam Elimination Method for UAV Images Based on Wallis Dodging and Gaussian Distance Weight Enhancement

open access: yesSensors, 2016
The rapid development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) remote sensing conforms to the increasing demand for the low-altitude very high resolution (VHR) image data.
Jinyan Tian   +4 more
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Using Geographic Information Systems to Improve Real Estate Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes
Geographic information systems (GIS) technology provides users with the ability to improve real estate analysis. First, we describe GIS in general and then discuss some GIS real estate applications.
C.F. Sirmans   +2 more
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Directory of geographic information systems and data sources

open access: yes, 1990
"April 1990."A. STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE -- B. KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT -- C. KANSAS WATER OFFICE -- D. KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS -- E. KANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY -- F. KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -- G.
Kansas Geographic Information Systems Policy Board, GIS Technical Advisory Committee
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MobiGIS 2016 workshop report: The Fifth ACM SIGSPATIAL International Workshop on Mobile Geographic Information Systems

open access: yes, 2016
Combining the functionality of mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3/4G), and positioning technologies (GPS, Assisted GPS and GLONASS) results in a new era of mobile geographic information systems (GIS ...
Shekhar, Shashi   +7 more
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The Key Factors in Physical Activity Type Detection Using Real-Life Data: A Systematic Review

open access: yesFrontiers in Physiology, 2019
Background: Physical activity (PA) is paramount for human health and well-being. However, there is a lack of information regarding the types of PA and the way they can exert an influence on functional and mental health as well as quality of life. Studies
Hoda Allahbakhshi   +3 more
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