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Author and Citation Info:
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Software systems. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).
Learning Objectives:
Describe the major geospatial software architectures available currently, including desktop GIS, server-based, Internet, and component-based custom applications
Describe non-spatial software that can be used in geospatial applications, such as databases, Web services, and programming environments
Compare and contrast the primary sources of geospatial software, including major and minor commercial vendors and open-source options
List the major functionality needed from off-the-shelf software based on a requirements report
Identify software options that meet functionality needs for a given task or enterprise
Evaluate software options that meet functionality needs for a given task or enterprise
You are currently viewing an archived version of Topic Software systems. If updates or revisions have been published you can find them at Software systems.
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Software systems. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).