What is 'geographical information system' in SAP IS-OIL-UOM-GIS - UOM Geographical Information System?

geographical information system - Overview

• Component: IS-OIL-UOM-GIS

• Component Name: UOM Geographical Information System

• Description: Software application that shows information in a graphical format and usually refers to a map or location diagram.

geographical information system - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A geographical information system (GIS) is a computer-based system used to store, analyze, and visualize geographic data. It is used to create maps and other visual representations of geographic data, such as population density, land use, and elevation. GIS can also be used to analyze spatial relationships between different features in a geographic area.
  
  How to use it: 
  The IS-OIL-UOM-GIS UOM Geographical Information System is a component of the SAP Oil & Gas solution. It provides users with the ability to store, analyze, and visualize geographic data related to oil & gas operations. This includes data such as well locations, pipeline routes, and production volumes. The GIS component also allows users to create maps and other visual representations of their data.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the GIS component of the SAP Oil & Gas solution, it is important to ensure that all geographic data is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the maps and visualizations created are accurate and useful. Additionally, it is important to consider the scale of the map when creating visualizations. For example, a map of an entire country may not be useful for analyzing a specific oil & gas field.
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-OIL-UOM-GIS UOM Geographical Information System is part of the SAP Oil & Gas solution. Other components of this solution include the IS-OIL-UOM-PIP Pipelines component and the IS-OIL-UOM-PROD