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The role of spatial data for decision making has increased the need for geographic information systems. This chapter starts by briefly describing the theory of geographic information systems. After that we present the interactions of geographic information systems with remote sensing and global navigation, positioning, and timing satellite systems. This is done with the idea to illustrate how geographic information systems (GISs), remote sensing, and global navigation satellite systems work together in order to generate final products. Then, we focus on the capability of GIS to analyze spatial data. We finally present examples of applications of GIS and current trends of research in the area. The examples presented through this chapter capture how GIS can be used for decision-making tasks in different areas of knowledge.

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  1. National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics (INAOE)/Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Latin America and the Caribbean (CRECTEALC) Campus Mexico, Calle Luis Enrique Erro No. 1, 72840, Tonantzintla, Puebla, Mexico

    Jesus A. Gonzalez

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  1. Executive Board,International Assoc. for the,Advancement of Space Safety, George Washington University, Arlington, Virginia, USA

    Joseph N. Pelton

  2. Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

    Scott Madry

  3. CRECTEA/INAOE, Santa Maria Tomantzintla, Mexico

    Sergio Camacho-Lara

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Gonzalez, J.A. (2016). Geographic Information Systems and Geomatics. In: Pelton, J., Madry, S., Camacho-Lara, S. (eds) Handbook of Satellite Applications. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6423-5_48-4

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    Geographic Information Systems and Geomatics
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    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6423-5_48-4

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