29, July 2026

Integration of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-7; JULY-2026

Author(s): DR. RAJIB JANA

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Rajeev Gandhi Govt. P.G. College Ambikapur, District – Surguja (C.G.)

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202607017     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202607017


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The integration of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) has fundamentally transformed the landscape of spatial analysis and environmental management. While Remote Sensing acts as a sophisticated data collection tool, capturing multi-spectral and multi-temporal imagery of the Earth’s surface via satellites and drones, GIS provides the analytical framework necessary to store, manipulate, and model this information. The synergy between these technologies allows for the conversion of raw electromagnetic data into meaningful thematic layers such as land use maps or digital elevation models which can then be cross-referenced with socio-economic and infrastructural datasets. This combined approach enables researchers and decision-makers to perform complex spatial queries, identify temporal changes, and predict future trends with high precision. As advancements in cloud computing and artificial intelligence continue to evolve, the integration of RS and GIS becomes increasingly automated, facilitating the processing of massive datasets for real-time insights.

Integration of RS and GIS, Spatial analysis, Sophisticated data collection tool, Resource management.

Dr. Rajib Jana (2026); Integration of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-7, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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