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3D GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an integrated database management system for the capture, retrieval, manipulation, analysis, and visualization of spatial information.

GIS as a Tool

A GIS provides tools for:

Data Queries
Spatial Queries
Database Integration and Updating
Connectivity, Routing, Minimum Path Resource Allocation
Distance, Adjacency and Proximity Analysis
Visualization and Presentation

Within the Urban environment, GIS can be used as a visualization tool for:

Visibility Analysis
Creating Realistic 3D Scenes
Landscape Design
Simulation Modeling

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