Data for Decision (1968)
The Geographic Information System of the Directorate of Regional Planning Information Systems for the Canada Land Inventory of ARDA
Portrait of the early era of computing which examines the workings of a new and mysterious machine: the Canada Land Inventory Geo-information System. This "instant library" was created to help assess and document the geographical landscape, including sampling and analysis of soil, forestry, timber, wildlife, resources, industrial sites, and many other aspects.
Director: David Millar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 1, 1968
Cast
- Richard Gilbert - Self - Narrator (voice)
Cinematography: Martin Duckworth, Jacques Fogel
Editing: Arthur Lipsett
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
computer, computer history, database, computing, short film, history and technology
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Data for Decision about?
- Portrait of the early era of computing which examines the workings of a new and mysterious machine: the Canada Land Inventory Geo-information System. This "instant library" was created to help assess and document the geographical landscape, including sampling and analysis of soil, forestry, timber, wildlife, resources, industrial sites, and many other aspects.
- Who directed Data for Decision?
- Data for Decision was directed by David Millar.
- Who stars in Data for Decision?
- Data for Decision stars Richard Gilbert.
- How long is Data for Decision?
- Data for Decision has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Data for Decision?
- Data for Decision is a Documentary film.
- Where was Data for Decision produced?
- Data for Decision was produced in Canada.