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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been a integral source of analysis for Spectrum Analysts over the past 10 years. In this time, Spectrum Analysts have put to use a number of GIS packages including Atlas GIS, Tactician, MapInfo and our current flagship, ESRI ArcView. |
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The data Spectrum Analysts use in these software packages are a combination of data from external sources as well as data Spectrum Analysts has produced through the process of digitising paper maps. In terms of external sources, data has been found for many countries across the globe, including countries where quality GIS data is difficult to come by. This is done through exhaustive searches from Australia along with the help of local knowledge in the form of agents in each region of the world. |
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Spectrum Analysts uses GIS to:- Run and display results of Spectrum Gravity Model
- Define Catchment or Trade Areas
- Produce Population & Demography Reports
- Create maps for analysis or presentation
- Perform Drive Times
- Much More...
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North West Sydney shopping centres modelled using Spectrum Analysts's Gravity Model
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As stated above, the preferred GIS software product at present is ArcView GIS from ESRI. This product is a powerful desktop mapping product with a robust base and many add-in modules for additional functionality. The makers of ArcView, ESRI, can be said to be one of the world's leaders in GIS software development and produces a number of quality software packages that are used by SME's, larger corporations and government at several levels. |
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To find out more about what a GIS is and what it can do, please use the What is a GIS? link here or down the left-hand side of the page. |
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