CBS News Unveils GIS Computer Mapping for 2004 Presidential Election Coverage.REDLANDS, Calif. -- For the first time ever, CBS News CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. Its current president is Sean McManus who is also head of CBS Sports. Current productions Current television shows
Computerized system that relates and displays data collected from a geographic entity in the form of a map. The ability of GIS to overlay existing data with new information and display it in colour on a computer screen is used primarily to (GIS (1) (Geographic Information System) An information system that deals with spatial information. Often called "mapping software," it links attributes and characteristics of an area to its geographic location. ) to generate maps for its 2004 election coverage. The advanced system will allow CBS News to show which presidential candidate is leading in each county around the country. The data will be updated dozens of times throughout the night. These information-rich displays will be featured in analysis from the CBS News Election Data Center and the Presidential Analysis Desk. GIS software This is a list of notable GIS software applications. See also the comparison of GIS software. Open source software Most widely used open source applications:
GIS will be able to show, for example, the counties where concentrations of college graduates live and whether those counties voted for Republican or Democrat. The result will be a qualitative leap forward in reporting on national voting patterns by CBS News and will provide both a richer analysis and more dynamic visual presentation. "The GIS mapping and data system will allow us, for the first time, to show county-level election results integrated with demographic data that can be presented using 3-D digital maps," said Al Ortiz, executive producer and director, Special Events, CBS News. "The system will enrich the presentation of results for our viewers." "We're honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to be collaborating with CBS News to enhance its ability to present information-rich graphics as part of its 2004 election coverage," said Jack Dangermond Jack Dangermond with his wife Laura co-founded the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), a privately-held Geographic Information Systems software company in 1969. , president, ESRI. "CBS News is at the forefront of using computer mapping to enhance election coverage and visual presentation." To develop the CBS News election mapping capabilities, ESRI used its ArcGIS software. CBS News will also have available for use more than a dozen different demographic characteristics, including income, population, race, education level, and more from ESRI Business Information Solution data products. For more information about how GIS software is used in elections, please visit www.esri.com/elections. |
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