Abstract
This paper examines several decision-support tools for transferring AM/FM/GIS technology to small communities. The term Computer-Assisted Spatial Information Systems (CASIS) provides a basis for a systematic categorization and definition of AM/FM/GIS systems that will serve to enhance small communities' understanding of these technologies for future decisions. The acronym CASIS includes such areas as database-management systems, automated mapping/facilities management/geographic information systems (AM/FM/GIS), and computer-aided drafting (CAD). Further, this paper reports the highlights of a survey that assesses the theory-practice gap in AM/FM/GIS usage among very small local government agencies. The survey uncovered an existing theory-practice gap: A, slow rate of system usage among very small local governments due to a lack of awareness of these technologies and their benefits. Finally, this paper identifies several decision support strategies necessary for bridging that theory-practice gap. The CASIS project life cycle provides a framework for discussing these issues. © ASCE.
Recommended Citation
S. W. McCrary et al., "Decision-support Tools For Transferring AM/FM/GIS To Small Communities," Journal of Urban Planning and Development, vol. 119, no. 4, pp. 173 - 188, American Society of Civil Engineers, Jan 1993.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9488(1993)119:4(173)
Department(s)
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0733-9488
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1993
