Geographic Information System, or GIS, is the trend of the 90s in connecting information to people. GIS is an exciting component of the "Information Superhighway." Information is present in such a way that we can easily visualize, analyze and understand it.
There are two basic types of data in GIS: graphic and non-graphic. Graphic data is digital. They are spatial graphic description of map features such as buildings, roads, utilities, terrain, drainage, etc. Non-graphic data, or attributes, are textual representations of the characteristics and relationships between the map information and geographic locations.
AMSA98 is a program that creates and links the graphic and non-graphic data and applies this information in a variety of engineering and management applications.
AMSA98 is a high performance mapping system.
This product is a sophisticated, responsive, versatile software package for CAD operations on personal computers. It features an efficient user interface for easy map creation, manipulation, and editing.
AMSA98 provides the end user with the capability to interact with the system. Users with little or no computer knowledge can begin entering data, creating maps, and generating plots and reports immediately after system delivery.
AMSA98 software can be used to verify the correctness of all geometric and topographical data. An extensive set of editing functions gives the user the means to correct any errors "on the fly" or via automatic batch processing mode.
AMSA98 allows mapping, digitizing, and editing tasks to be accomplished through the use of pop-up palettes and icon menus, in addition to user-definable settings and programmable RUN files, or macros. AMSA98 offers simplicity to the inexperienced user as well as speed and versatility to the accomplished operator.
The AMSA98 Modeling Routine allows the user to generate:
DTM (Digital Terrain Models) Cross-sections
TIN (Triangular Irregular Network) Surfaces
Compatible with Other Major Graphic Data Structures
The AMSA98 system not only works in its own efficient, fully contained, productive environment, it also keeps you in touch with other graphic data structures such as AutoCAD .DWG and Intergraph/Microstation .DGN. It also supports a wide variety of drivers, from analytical and analog stereo plotters to digitizing tablets and mouse pointing devices. Each graphic element is independently controlled, enabling the user to manipulate data in a multitude of ways.