What is GIS and remote sensing?
A geographic information system (GIS); A computerized data management system used to capture, store, manage, retrieve, analyze, and display spatial information (data with location aspect- coordinates) and non-spatial data as attribute.
Remote sensing; It is the aacquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object. Relies on satellite imagery and Photogrammetry
Why GIS at ICPALD?
The integration of GIS and Remote Sensing applications within ICPALD activities played an integral role in institutionalizing an efficient and effective GIS and Remote Sensing office tailored to address the needs of organization in addition to offering technical support to sectors within ICPALD, other IGAD specialized centers, member states and IGAD at large with the support of the development partner GIZ.
- It enables us to question spatial information, relate features and phenomena through patterns and be able to quickly interpret spatial information.
- Visualization capability
- It enables quick interpretation, effective and efficient decision making.
