Accessible information
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Geographical information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design can integrate the large amount of documents on remediation and environment regulations into a manageable database. GIS is the best integrating technology as it uses maps and graphics as interface tools. Both spatial and non-spatial data are important for designing a system for site investigation and compliance. Users can access data from the integrated systems by selecting a facility on an area map or a database table from the menu.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1996
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CAD and the Corps
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The necessity for a standardized database for computer-aided design mapping that would be applicable throughout the Army prompted the Corps of Engineers to develop one. Introduced were guidelines known as minimum essential data which allowed for compatibility of the Corps' databases. This system also fixes no maximum limit on how much information can be collected in any or all various fields such as topographical data, planimetric data, major utilities and an area's infrastructure system.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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Water's new world
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The water agencies have come to realize the advantages of computer automation. Many are deliberating which automation products are best suited to their applications. Several agencies consider computer-integrated design (CAD) products a beginning in automation. More waterworks are applying CAD-based hydraulic models and forming liaisons with geographic information systems to unite water planning, design, analysis and operation.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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