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The ability to track terrorists and field enemies is possible since the main concept behind GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is to use the computer for the act of mapping and analyzing things that exist and events that happen on Earth. The typical example that are often used as illustrations are weather patterns, natural disasters, overpopulation, pollution, war, and any time bound event that has a critical geographic dimension.
GIS lets the user create more intelligent and pragmatic maps that integrate information, create coherent scenarios, solving problems and establishing alternatives. Given that definition, it is easy to see how GIS would greatly enhance the War Games that are played out in the Pentagon. We would also be able to track and predict the growth and spread of such things as anthrax and small pox viruses.
With the gradual simplification of GIS software, it will be possible for individuals along with private and public organizations, schools, governments, and armies to locate new businesses sites, explain events, predict outcomes, and plan destruction strategies.
Once an army or a business or a government has created and compiled a database, GIS software lets the user have access to dynamic systems that can be used for logistics and mission planning, aero and thermal dynamic tracking, targeting, operational execution, visualization and measurement of almost any part of the battle space. The planning stages of any operation are enhanced by the use of GIS. The static data may comprise terrain slope, land use, topography and enemy radar coverage with more dynamic data often including known enemy positions, weather conditions and distance to target measurements.
It is always helpful to have examples to compare when considering new concepts. CADD and AM/FM are concepts of computer realization that have been around much longer than the other programs, and so there is a history th...