Application of geoinformation systems in the armed forces and other military formations in the Republic of Kazakhstan

  • Erlan Zakiev National Defence University named after the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Elbasi, Faculty of Digital Technology and Security of Information Systems, Department of Simulation and Information Systems, Nur-Sultan, Republic of Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4518-3985
  • Sergey Pankov National Defence University named after the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasi, Faculty of Command and Staff, Department of Troop Control and General Staff Services, Nur-Sultan, Republic of Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3764-3192
  • Komesh Kalabay Kazakhstan GIS Center; International Academy of Ecology, Human Security and Nature Sciences, Nur-Sultan, Republic of Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6412-5377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/vojtehg68-25830
Keywords: geotopographic and cartographic support, geoinformation, geoinformation system, visualizations, geographic overview, aviation maps, city plan, electronic photographic plan, matrix of terrain properties, automated system, remote sensing

Abstract


Introduction/purpose: The purpose of the paper is to present the importance of geoinformation systems (GIS) in the process of geotopographic support to all levels of command as well as the necessity of developing the GIS platform concept based on geoinformation data as a support to decision making.

Methods: Besides an analytical approach to  some of foreign experiences in developing GIS and a sample analysis, the authors give the content and the architecture of the adopted program named „Development of a special GIS platform for the defense and security of the Republic of Kazakhstan“.  

Results: The paper presents the structures and the level achieved in the development of the single geographic information platform (SGIP) which aims at helping the state to create modern army and efficiently use geoinformation technologies in the support to the armed forces of Kazakhstan.

Conclusion: The importance of creating, at the state level, a  unique geographic information space based on the integration of geospatial data at all levels of command has been pointed out as well as the importance of eliminating overspending while creating geoinformation data. In addition, efficient usage of geoinformation technologies will contribute to better combat control of troops and armament thus creating a modern and ready military.

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Published
2020/04/16
Issue
Vol. 68 No. 2 (2020): April – June
Section
Professional Papers
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