GIS at UCD and on the Web: Introduction
GIS and Mapping Support Services
This guide provides information on GIS and Mapping Services in UCD Library
Install ArcGIS 10.7
ArcGIS is GIS software produced by the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) which allows you to collect, store, manage, visualise, export, analyse and map geographic data.
ArcGIS 10.7 is the desktop format of ArcGIS and is suitable for installation on PCs or laptops (see note on Macs in the instructions below) and the minimum required computer specifications for installing ArcGIS 10.7 are as follows:
2 GB RAM minimum or higher
Display Properties 24 bit color depth
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 recommended or higher at Normal size (96dpi)
Swap Space Determined by the operating system, 500 MB minimum.
Disk Space 2.8 GB
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Installing ArcGIS 10.7 - off campusStep-by-step instructions to downloading and licencing ArcGIS 10.7 from UCD IT Services' software catalogue are provided in this document. For use when off the UCD campus or when you are not connected to the UCD network.
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Installing ArcGIS 10.7 - on campusStep-by-step instructions to downloading and licencing ArcGIS 10.7 from UCD IT Services' software catalogue are provided in this document. For use when on the UCD campus and connected to the network.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Service - Impact Case Study
The application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to research has two key benefits:
Acknowledgements
With thanks to Dr Ainhoa González Del Campo for her suggestions and assistance.
Maps & GIS Librarian
Maps & GIS Librarian
Room R250, Level 2
James Joyce Library
University College Dublin
Belfield
Dublin 4
Tel: 01 716 7532 / 2796
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