What is geocoding?
Geocoding is the process of determining a latitude and longitude from an address. Reverse geocoding is the process of determining an address from a latitude and longitude. Unless the street map layer contains an address database, geocoding is impossible. An example of geocoding in public safety would be the automatic plotting of an E911 call in a dispatcher’s AVL screen. Geocoding for commercial customers involves plotting the location of a service site and dispatching the closest technician.
