ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop

Description

ESRI ArcGIS Desktop is a mapping program for Windows. It allows you to create, share and manage geographical maps, data, as well as analytical models.

ArcGIS for Desktop consists of several integrated applications, including ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox, and ArcMap. In these applications, ArcGIS for Desktop gives you a multitude of spatial analysis tools to generate spatial analyses, such as the number of homes within a specified distance of a flood plain. You can also use location analytics to analyze data based upon your physical location. This is particularly useful for businesses that need to know the location of customers. ArcGIS Desktop is a flexible software that supports more than 70 data types and can be used together to perform analysis and visualization.

ArcGIS Desktop is also extensible. To extend the analysis and productivity capabilities, ArcGIS Desktop can be downloaded many extensions. These include 3D analysis of your data and a workflow manager to help manage GIS tasks. The software also enables convenient data sharing with the use of ArcGIS Online. You can search for data, share information with others, and import base maps from one location. ArcGIS for Desktop also provides integration with mobile platforms, which makes maps and data accessible anywhere. For example, a team of firefighters could access floor building plans on site before they go in to the building.

ESRI ArcGIS Desktop is a powerful GIS program. It supports many data formats, offers a wide range of tools, and is great to collaborate. If you are a GIS professional, you should give ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop a try.

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