MSI99P2076 | |
Jhoty, I. Chung Tze Cheong, M. Li Yim, F. M. Lim Shin Chong, J. Deville, J. Ricaud, C. Julien, R. Wegener, M. K. Keig, G. | |
Geographic Information Systems as decision support in the sugar cane industry | |
XXII International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Congress, Cartagena, Colombia, CO, 5-13 September 1995 | |
Periodical article | |
1996 | |
Proc. int. Soc. Sug. Cane Technol. | |
22, 55-61 | |
Abstract published in International Sugar Journal 97(1161):538 | |
En | |
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology enables the analysis of data according to their spatial relationship. After a brief description of the computer hardware and software available, the procedures and basic requirements, the paper reviews the application of GIS in the sugarcane industry particularly in South Africa, Australia and Mauritius. Specific examples to illustrate its potential as a decision-support tool are given for Mauritius and Australia. Prospects for future development are examined in the light of advances made in the field of information technology. These include improved techniques of photogrammetry, remote sensing, digital terrain modelling and crop growth modelling, for improving management practices so as to ensure better productivity and environmental protection. | |
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUGAR INDUSTRY SUGARCANE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAPS | |
MAURITIUS | |
Geographical information systems | |
1996-02-07 | |
En | |
LIB | |
CAT | |
LRS BIOM |