Why Use Digital Map Using Geospatial Software?

George Hanson
2 min readSep 26, 2018

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Back in the days the only way we can look at the earth, for places and directions was the use of a map or the globe. However, as things evolved into a more advanced technology pursuits, we can now view things with the aid of computer. The innovation in viewing maps eventually keeps getting better and better every time from day to day, month to month and year to year. I bet you at this very moment somewhere, someone is creating a new program which will help users read maps easily.

Now, there is windows geospatial analysis software, a program that is a big help in creating images that helps you identify places in a digital map. It provides you with a 2D and even a 3D view of thee images and terrains of places in your monitor. You can also use an anaglyph for your TV viewing, a device which doesn’t cost much to buy but can provide you 3D viewing making your map viewing come to life.

Programmers do work hard in creating such images, and with the aid of modern technology and satellite we get to experience the beauty of geospatial analysis technology. This can be used with the public web data as well. With just a few clicks of the mouse you can be able to search accurately check out or search for places, for direction purposes. You can also make public your own information if you decide to publish it online. Websites like Bing, Google maps, Google earth or Open layers can help in opening and allowing you to access the maps available in their database.

The reason why we view maps is not just for the fun of it but also on important matters like tactical operations. Planners can vectorize it while on the process of planning in order to have a successful operation. Data seen can be placed on hard copy or view in a laptop, desktop, tablet or even phone. With this kind of technology, we are now provided with a more accurate view of the world.

With all the reason for using geospatial analysis software, here is a video about how inaccurate our world map is:

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