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035 _a(Sirsi) u11552
041 _aeng
100 _aKonecny, G.
245 _aEnvironmental information systems for Africa
260 _c1994
350 _a0
490 _aSurveying World
_v2(5) July 1994, 24-26(3)
520 _aDescribes the tools which have been developed to monitor the environment of the world for changes of climate, and debates as to how these new technologies can help manage the environment in Africa. Examines factors such as mapping progress,and looks at the role of geographic information systems.Proposes relevant solutions to problems involved, evaluating current EIS programmes in Sub-saharan Africa,taking into account need and implementation.
650 _aAFRICA
650 _aDESERTIFICATION
650 _aEIS
650 _aENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
650 _aGIS
650 _aGIS
650 _aGLOBAL WARMING
650 _aMAPPING PROGRESS
650 _aOZONE LAYER
690 _aMAPPING AND MEASUREMENT
690 _aOVERSEAS-REST OF THE WORLD
942 _n0
948 _c04/03/1997
999 _c7366
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