0 5 D A T A 0 4 M E T H O D S 0 3 P E O P L E 0 2 S O F T W A R E 0 1 H A R D W A R E GIS software has various tools and functions which allow the user to query, analyze, display and store data. OS Software - the desktop operating system, e g . Windows.GIS Soft ware - an application Which contains the various tools to manipulate the data People are key to a successful GIS system, with specific users who performs various task such as: Data Capture- Field Capture or Desktop Capture GIS Data Administrator- Data manipulation, Analysis maps or report products GIS Specialist-Manage the GIS system, ensure data integrity etc End Users-Planners, Technicians, Managers and public who will use the end product in decision making and in operations A successful GIS operates according to a well-designed implementation plan and business rules, which are the models and operating practices unique to each organization. Data is an import ant component of GIS and it is essential that data is captured accurately. The following types of Data are found in a GIS system: • Vector Data - lines (e g . roads and rivers), shapes (e g . ward boundaries) and points (e g . schools and clinics). • Image Data - orthophotos and topographical maps. • Attribute Data - e g . borehole (depth, yield, depth, type, METHODS DATA SOFTWARE HARDWARE PEOPLE A GIS system needs computers and various Peripherals in order to operate,The following are a list of these devices that are typically found in a GIS a GIS system can function in a networked environment or on a stand alone computer. Plotters and Printers - end-mapping products and reports are produced on either desktop printers or large format printers. GPS - Global Positioning Systems are used to capture information in the FIELD and then by interfacing them w ith a computer allows the data to be imported to the gis UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Compiled by: Development Information Services 1st Floor, Southern Life Plaza 271 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Tel: +27(0) 33 355 6504 Tel: +27(0) 33 355 6404 Fax: +27(0) 33 355 6173 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.kzncogta.gov.za WHAT IS GIS UMKHANYAKUDE JOZINI BIG 5 FALSE BAY HLABISA MTUBATUBA Mr. Vusi Tembe GIS Specialist: Development Planning Services Department of Planning & Economic Development (PED) uMkhanyakude District Municipality (DC27) Harlingen No. 3433 – Kingfisher Road P.O. Box 449 MKHUZE – 3965 32˚ 01’ 45, 16” E 27˚ 37’20, 07”S TEL: 035 573 8684; FAX: 035 573 8730 CELL: 0765010855; EMAIL:[email protected]/[email protected] GIS is an organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel designed to effectively capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information. 02 03 04 05 01 COMPONENTS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM