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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GIS Career | GIS Data | GIS Industry | GIS Learning | GIS Software | GPS | Remote Sensing | Spatial Analysis
Recent Advances in GIS Technology
This article examines recent GIS technology advancements, such as crowdsourcing, cloud-based systems, and the potential of 4D GIS.
Why GIS Doesn’t Replace the Need for Surveyors
With all the readily available aerial and satellite imagery, it is a legitimate questions to ask if GIS can be ...
Trimble GPS Handhelds Support Green Initiatives for the City of Shanghai
City of Shanghai implements environmentally conscious initiatives using Trimble GPS technology to improve the quality of life for city residents. ...
BantamGIS
Michael Chamberlain discusses the motivation and process behind the creation of his website, BantamGIS.com.
Mapping Citizen Engagement through GIS
Guest article by Timothy W. Carl Nowadays mapping tools are commonplace, especially on the internet, and we can see anything ...
Sometimes Sunrise Doesn’t Exist: Controversial Decisions to Remove Towns from Maps
For about a month, the Florida city of Sunrise was mysteriously missing from Google Maps.
The World in 2050
Dr. Laurence Smith, a professor with the Department of Geography at UCLA, has a new book out called "The World in 2050: Four Forces Shaping Civilization's Northern Future."
Astronomy – GIS For Other Planets
Not just for landlubbers, the use of GIS technology has applications in astronomy. Browse this list for GIS and mapping ...
Utility Uses Trimble Technology to Develop Accurate GIS Database of Medium-Voltage (MV) Network
Guest article from Trimble. Home to more than 1.5 million people, Belgrade is the third largest and one of the ...
Urban Disaster Prevention Spatial System
Guest article from SuperGeo. SCENARIO On September 21st, 1999, a 7.3 strong magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan. It caused thousands of ...
Views from the 2010 Esri UC
GIS professional and photographer Kristina Jacob shares photos from the 2010 Esri International User Conference
Global Forest Heights
Where are the tallest forests in the world? NASA has an article on the first global map of the world's forest heights. The map was created with data collected by NASA's ICESat, Terra, and Aqua satellites.
Goulburn Valley Water Improves Efficiency with Customized GPS Software
Guest article from Trimble. “To the left of the driveway behind the shed.” Imagine how long it takes to locate ...
Geostatistics Resources
Geostatistics is a brand of statistics that deals specifically with spatial relationships. Find information about this branch of mathematics, software ...
Six Best Sources for Local Land Use/Land Cover GIS Data
Guest article by Kristen Carney and Aaron Herman of Cubit. This article is a follow-up on “National Land Cover Data Set: When ...
Free Map Servers
Want to launch maps over the internet but can’t afford commercial software? Check here for links to free map servers.
National Land Cover Data Set: When There’s No Local Land Use GIS data
Guest article by Kristen Carney and Aaron Herman of Cubit. Finding land use land cover data is a pain. Unless your ...
Monitoring Conservation Easements and Preserve Lands with GPS and GIS Technology
Trimble discusses how they use GPS and GIS technologies to effectively manage and map over 8,000 acres of conservation land.
Mapping Out Geotagged Photos
These cartographers have mapped out geotagged photos to show areas where the most pictures by tourists have been taken.
GPS and GIS Technologies Speed Assessment of Historic Sites in Post-Katrina New Orleans
In this case study, FEMA and NPS collaborated on field assessment methodology to meet National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requirements ...
Free Spreadsheet Geocoding
If you have a spreadsheet such as a Microsoft Excel file containing address or x,y coordinates and you want to make a quick map, BatchGeo is a free and easy online application that will convert your location data and geocode it onto Google Maps.
Matt Artz | Profiles from the Geospatial Community
Matt Artz is the editor of GIS and Science, a blog focused on "the use of GIS technology by the scientific community and for scientific applications".
Glenn Letham | Profiles from the Geospatial Community
Glenn Letham is a geospatial reporter, having first founded the Spatial News site before creating GISUser, a geospatial industry news site.
James Fee | Profiles from the Geospatial Community
James Fee is well known for his popular GIS blog that has an active participation by the geospatial community.
Adena Schutzberg | Profiles from the Geospatial Community
Adena Schutzberg, the Executive Editor of Directions Magazine, shares insights on the geospatial industry.