In general terms, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer a group of tools which can be
utilized to process, present and display a variety of data in an array of useful ways. These
ways include distribution or overlay maps, measurement of distances or areas and spatial
analysis of positional information. This wealth of capabilities means that end users are
advised to customize GIS programs to reap maximum benefits from the software and
ensure that GIS work cohesively to achieve the users' objectives.
Marine Explorer is a marine GIS software program specially designed to provide
users with data processing and fisheries oceanography data analysis capabilities while
doing away with the need for macro programming. In short, this means the necessary
functions are built in so that users can enjoy the benefits of high-powered calculations and
data displays through an interface offering simplified operation commands. In this way,
users can spend more time for their important genuine (original) works instead of spending a
lot of time for programming. However, the pace of digitalization and progress of sensor
technology has resulted in situations where the demands of data processing have out-paced
conventional data handling methods. To improve this situation, Marine Explorer has
upgraded its data processing functions to reflect the requirements of new sensors.