GIS and Geospatial Technologies
Articles focusing on the application of geographic information systems (GIS), geospatial technologies, remote sensing, LiDAR, and Global Positioning System (GPS). These technologies serve as critical tools for understanding and interacting with our physical environment. GIS allows for the mapping and analysis of spatial data Geospatial technologies refer to the various tools used to measure and analyze Earth’s lands and resources. Remote sensing provides a way to collect data from a distance, often via satellites or high-flying aircraft, and is commonly used for environmental monitoring and military applications.
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Ice Thickness and Ocean Maps
Two new datasets have been announced. The ESA unveiled its new ice thickness map at the Paris Air and Space Show. ...
Seeing Philadelphia’s Past in Augmented Reality
Guest article by Deborah Boyer and Andrew Thompson. For over 140 years, the City of Philadelphia has been taking pictures ...
Satellite Data on Ocean Waves
The GlobWave project from the European Space Agency consolidates data on ocean waves from 11 different satellite instruments that have been ...
Every Tree Counts: Using PhillyTreeMap for Collaborative Urban Forestry
Philadelphia, like many American cities, has a wealth of urban trees. Collectively known as the “urban forest,” these are the ...
Maptivism
Maptivism can be defined as the use of maps to promote a cause. All maps tell a story and the ...
Finding Lost Pyramids with Satellite Imagery
An Egyptologist analyzed satellite imagery to identify over 17 pyramids, 1,000 tombs, and 3,000 ancient settlements previously unknown.
Tracking Ash Plumes
Data pulled from several satellites has been put to use in understanding the behavior of ash plumes from the recent ...
Making Color Blind Friendly Maps
It’s estimated that about 7% of males are color blind in some form (as compared with 0.4% of females). ...
The National Map: Using the National Geospatial Program
The National Map Viewer is a browser-based utility that allows map makers to create and download their own maps based on data layers that they apply to a base map of the United States.
Crime Mapping and the Los Angeles Police
The Los Angeles Police Department’s attempts at providing public mapping has not been without its issues and embarrassments. Chronicled here ...
GIS in Photos: Santa Clarita
Serving the geospatial needs of an entire city keeps the GIS group at the City of Santa Clarita busy. From ...
Geomarketing for the Retail Industry
This guest submission by Michael Fabing from the company Mapfusion, a web-software company specialized in GIS mapping and geomarketing. Geomarketing and Geocoding ...
Using GIS to Pinpoint Osama bin Laden
A UCLA report revealed the results of a GIS study on emphasizing the likely location of Osama bin Laden.
Of Interest: NoGIS, The Map Room Turns 8, Data.gov Shutting Down
The upcoming NoGIS event triggered some Twitter chatter and a few blog posts (here and here and here). Jonathan Crowe ...
Using Near-Infrared Aerial Imagery to Map Oak Trees
The GIS group for the City of Santa Clarita used 4-inch near-infrared aerial imagery to map specific oak tree species across the city.
2010 Mean Center of Population for the United States
The official mean population center for the United States as of April 1, 2010 is a location near the town of Plato in Missouri.
Making Maps in the Dark
Bluesky International, an aerial survey company, utilizes advanced thermal survey equipment to accurately measure heat loss from buildings and structures across the UK at night.
GPS Jamming
GPS jamming disrupts GPS signals and can have severe impacts on transportation, military, and emergency services.
Satellite imagery
Digital imagery can greatly enhance a GIS. Part of the raster data types, imagery is a powerful visual aid and ...
GIS Use By Power Distribution Companies
Jayant Sinha writes about the application of GIS and geospatial technologies in the power distribution sector. Sinha has over 24 ...
Geocoding Shortcut: Google Maps to ArcMap
Geocoding a dataset to produce a georeferenced layer requires access to a basemap to which the location data is tied. ...
Geographic Profiling
The geographic profiling concept proposes that criminals tend to commit acts of crimes within a comfort zone located near but not too close to their residence.
Geocaching – High Tech Treasure Hunting
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity in which participants use GPS devices or smartphone apps to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world.
How to Install ArcView 3.x on Windows 7
This article contains two different solutions for getting ArcView 3.3 to run on Windows 7.
Spatial Database Engines
Spatial Database Engines help manage spatial data to provide a quicker retrieval of that data from database engines such as ...
Sidewalk Inventory Study: Improving Safety, Walkability, and Development Issues for the City of Rancho Cucamonga
A sidewalk inventory program implemented for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, is not only resolving safety concerns but will ...