Initial Research on Integration of GIS and ES and its Applications
GIS与ES的结合及其应用初探

The extensive applications of GIS have shown its capabilities in storing, managing, analyzing and outputing spatial data efficiently. However, there seems to be several limitations in GIS, reflected not only in spatial modeling and analysis, but also in the employment of experience, intuition and expertise. The incorporation of other teclmologies may therefore be a good solution. In this regard, this paper explores the indispensability and the approach to the integration of GIS and ES. Then, a software system for urban zoning management called ZOMAN is presented, including its architecture, functions and application examples.