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Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2016, 6(3): 62-66
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Utilization of geoprocessing for environmental studies

Helen Liepkan Maranhao1, Luis Paulo Santana2
1Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, 79070-900, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
2Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Diamantina, 39100-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Received 3 March 2016;Accepted 10 April 2016;Published online 1 September 2016
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Abstract
The geoprocessing is a computerized processing of georeferenced data, which has grown since the last 50 years and has been applied in several areas of study, including the environmental field. This innovative technology made possible the integration of data from different origins that can be processed through GIS into relevant information for society. Furthermore, geoprocessing is an essential tool for environmental professionals to apply on specific projects, which will require on the future more research in alternatives for reliable forecasting. Given that, this report describes the applications of geoprocessing for environmental studies and examines the advantages and disadvantages of its implementation. It also aims to discuss the utilisation and efficiency of this tool for environmental purposes.

Keywords GIS;acquisition of data;innovative technologies;geographical information;software.


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