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Explain the disadvantages of digitizers in transferring of spatial data to GIS.

Explain the disadvantages of digitizers in transferring of spatial data to GIS.

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Jim
-Paper maps used are unstable.
-If the map has stretched or shrunk in the interim, the newly digitized points will be slightly off in their location when compared to previously digitized points.
-Errors occur on these maps, and these errors are entered into the GIS database as well.
-Maps are meant to display information, and do not always accurately record locational information.
-Discrepancies across map sheet boundaries can cause discrepancies in the total GIS database
-user error causes overshoots, undershoots (gaps) and spikes at intersection of lines diagram
-User fatigue and boredom.
jim items answered the question on March 29, 2018 at 17:56

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