Review of Current Geographic Information Systems Technology for TxDOT Pavement Management Information System
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1998-05-01
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Edition:Research Report (9/97-5/98)
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Abstract:A geographic information system (GIS) is a tool for effectively managing and analyzing tremendous amounts of geographic information. It employs the essential principle of geography to organize in formation and express relationships between real-world phenomena. In recent years, GIS has become increasingly important in supporting decisions made in all sectors of government, including state departments of transportation (DOTs). Because GIS is a technology that is complex, interactive, and evolutionary, its development and implementation demand careful study of such issues as needs, benefits/costs, specifications, and implementation plans. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been a leader in managing highway transportation systems. The GIS pavement management information systems (PMIS) project will develop a comprehensive guide for implementing the most effective GIS capabilities to support TxDOT pavement management and other transportation-related management. This research will provide comprehensive recommendations for various issues involved in incorporating GIS into the Texas PMIS.
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