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AAPG Computer Applications in Geology, No. 4: Geographic Information Systems in Petroleum Exploration and Development, Edited by T.C. Coburn and J.M. Yarus
Copyright © 2000 by The American Association of Petroleum Geologists. All rights reserved.
Computer Applications in Geology, No.4, Chapter 20: GIS--Public Domain and Inexpensive Software, by Betty Gibbs, Pages 263 - 279

Chapter 20
GIS--Public Domain and Inexpensive Software

Betty Gibbs
Gibbs Associates
Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.

ABSTRACT

Depending on the specific situation, public domain and inexpensive geographic information system (GIS) software packages can be effectively applied to petroleum exploration and development problems. Several of these packages are reviewed and compared here. Descriptions of the packages are provided, along with examples of some of the graphic output that can be produced. In addition, other sources of information pertaining to GIS, particularly those available on-line, are listed.

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