Extracting Geospatial Data from Historical Maps
New methods can detect location names from historical maps, make them searchable, and allow for the automated extraction of geographic data from those maps.
World Flood Mapping Tool
The World Flood Mapping Tool, developed by the UN University’s Institute of Water, Environment, and Health, aims to help countries with limited data construct flood maps.
Real-time Fire Mapping and Satellite Data
New satellites and improved image processing methods are better enabling the ability to provide real-time and near real-time mapping of wildfires.