The Use of Information Technologies for Processing of Materials of Field Surveys

Abstract

Data processing and subsequent visualization is currently one of the leading values in field studies. The application of geographic information technologies (GIS) greatly simplifies these processes. The article gives a brief overview of the main software currently used to integrate the information into databases, its analysis and translation of paper maps into digital form with the creation of maps of actual material in 2D. The capabilities of this software for real-time data processing and 3D modelling are limited. The author’s program “LABPOLYGON” version 5.1, developed for documenting and visualizing field research data, allows for multifunctional processing, including in real time.