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Tackling Climatic Change With GIS

January 15, 2021 SBL Geospatial services

GIS technology offers powerful possibilities to study and monitor global climate change using remotely sensed data. This article highlights the applications of GIS and spatial

Top Business Applications of Geomarketing

December 22, 2020 SBL Geospatial services

This article examines the convergence of GIS and marketing to meet the growing marketing challenges of global business. Insightful and relevant marketing decisions leverage location

GIS and Its Immense Possibilities in the Education Sector

December 11, 2020 SBL Geospatial services

GIS technology is expanding its foothold in the education sector. Read on to know more. The interconnected world is increasing the relevance of geographic perspective

New Trends in Photogrammetry and the Way Forward

December 4, 2020 SBL Geospatial services

The convergence of photogrammetry with advanced technologies such as computer vision is bringing exciting opportunities in this field. This article attempts to give an overview

Role of GIS in Risk Mapping and Analysis

November 27, 2020 SBL Geospatial services

Geographic information system helps to process spatial data and supports the risk analysis requirements. Read on to understand more about the practical applications of GIS in risk analysis.

The Prognosis for GIS Business Post 2020

November 13, 2020 SBL Geospatial services

GIS technology finds application in diverse industry verticals and with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is finding increasing use in containing the spread of the pandemic,

Applications of GIS to Enhance Campus Management System

September 30, 2020 SBL Geospatial services

The spatial data framework provided by GIS is becoming a relevant technological tool for campus management. How can GIS assist the campuses in managing their

Integrating Field Survey Crews With Office Staff Seamless...

September 25, 2020 SBL Geospatial services

GIS connects the field crew and office staff seamlessly, thereby ensuring efficient coordination of all stakeholders during the lifecycle of the project. Geographic Information Systems are

Reopening During COVID-19 With the Support of GIS

September 18, 2020 SBL Geospatial services

Can GIS help the authorities and the businesses to combat the disruptions of COVID-19? GIS might be an invaluable tool to track the spread of COVID-19 and

Geographic information systems to battle COVID-19

GIS maps can support the public authorities to mitigate the losses due to COVID-19 and reduce its spread. It also helps businesses to maintain continuity of operations, ensure the safety of the stakeholders, and minimize supply chain disruptions. GIS maps provide better visualization and facilitate quick response to any sudden emergencies. Here is how spatial data and maps can be used in the fight against COVID-19.

Contact tracing and surveillance – Spatial data gives an accurate depiction of the movement of people. Authorities can geo-fence the quarantined areas and monitor the movement of people in these places. Using GIS maps, they can also monitor the people in home quarantine and implement alerts when an individual breaks the quarantine or steps out of the geofence. This higher surveillance is effective in minimizing the spread of COVID-19.

Monitor the high-risk population – Many authorities require high-risk populations such as the elderly and kids to undergo reverse quarantine. Location data can monitor the movement of these categories and bring increased surveillance if the spread of COVID-19 gets out of control.

Track the hotspots – With authorities easing the restrictions, the number of hotspots is rising rapidly. GIS can support the tracking of these hotspots and also increase the surveillance of the neighboring areas to ensure that the pandemic doesn’t spill over to the nearby localities.

Efficient disbursement of medical requirements – The demand for face masks and sanitizers is shooting up and authorities have to make these easily available to the population. Spatial data allows us to identify areas where there is a higher demand for medical supplies and make them available in the safest route. GIS monitor also aids the authorities to track hospitals and other health care centers. It can provide data to anticipate the need for supplies like hospital beds, ventilators, PPEs, and medicines and make them available without delay.

Maintain business continuity – GIS is highly useful for businesses to maintain continuity in operations during the reopening. Organizations can call back only the essential workforce and allow the remaining employees to continue remote work. GIS tracking can help to allocate resources at the optimal locations and prevent supply chain disruptions while also ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements. GIS maps allow businesses to identify safe routes for employees to travel. Businesses can also identify the best routes for logistics so that goods and raw materials move without delay.

Safety of employees – Location intelligence helps to create safety plans for the facilities. They can monitor the sanitization measures, social distancing, and also decide on the number of employees that can be safely accommodated in the facility. In case of any infections in a facility, GIS maps help to identify alternate facilities for continuing the operations.

To sum it up

GIS is proving to be highly useful in fighting COVID-19 and supporting the reopening of economies. It can play a significant role in minimizing the spread of the pandemic to increasing surveillance in the affected areas.

Contact SBL for high-end GIS solutions that can meet your spatial data requirements and ensure continuity of operations during the reopening.