PostGIS
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PostGIS is a spatial database extender for PostgreSQL object-relational database. It adds support for geographic objects allowing location queries to be run in SQL.
PostGIS is a tool in the Databases category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Processing and analytic functions for both vector and raster data for splicing, dicing, morphing, reclassifying, and collecting/unioning with the power of SQLraster map algebra for fine-grained raster processingSpatial reprojection SQL callable functions for both vector and raster dataSupport for importing / exporting ESRI shapefile vector data via both commandline and GUI packaged tools and support for more formats via other 3rd-party Open Source tools
PostGIS Pros & Cons
Pros of PostGIS
- ✓De facto GIS in SQL
- ✓Good Documentation
Cons of PostGIS
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