Open AccessAPPLICATION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE POSTAL NETWORK ANALYSIS
Author(s) -
Katarina Mostarac,
Zvonko Kavran,
Valentina Bešenić
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
perner's contacts
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1801-674X
DOI - 10.46585/pc.2021.1.1653
Subject(s) - geographic information system , network analysis , set (abstract data type) , spatial analysis , computer science , information system , operations research , geography , transport engineering , data science , cartography , engineering , remote sensing , electrical engineering , programming language
The postal network is a comprehensive set of several subsets, namely, postal infrastructure (consisted of objects and means), transportation networks, and human resources. It is organized by specific considerations of every country, following practices outlined by national and international regulation. Geographic Information System is a tool specialized for spatial data and network analysis. It can help identify shortcomings in a network environment, conditioned by a specific set of criteria and provisions. Spatial data and characteristics of the postal network are taken into consideration. The research area’s transportation infrastructure and administrative data are also needed for quality analysis of the postal network. The application of GIS in this paper is made following one County’s example in the Republic of Croatia.