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I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.

Generating Contour Lines from a Digital Elevation Model Using ArcGIS Pro

Generating Contour Lines from a Digital Elevation Model Using ArcGIS Pro Step 1: Understanding Contour Lines Contour lines are essential in mapping as they connect points of equal elevation. They help visualize the terrain’s shape, indicating features like slopes, ridges, valleys, hills, and depressions. Understanding how to generate these lines from a digital elevation model…

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Free Online Geojson viewer

The GeoJSON Viewer is a powerful and user-friendly tool designed to display geographic data interactively. Whether you’re working with simple point data or complex polygons, this plugin provides an intuitive interface for exploring and visualizing your data directly on your WordPress site. Simply upload your GeoJSON file, and let the viewer do the rest!

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How to Get WKT and JSON Data for Geometries in QGIS

How to Get WKT and JSON Data for Geometries in QGIS In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of obtaining Well-Known Text (WKT) or JSON data for geometries using a handy plugin in QGIS. This is particularly useful for those who need to extract geometry data in a textual format for use…

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Understanding Spectral Reflectance in Remote Sensing

Understanding Spectral Reflectance in Remote Sensing When working with remote sensing, one key concept to grasp is spectral reflectance. This refers to how different surfaces reflect light across various wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. Here, we’ll explore the spectral reflectance curves of three different materials: dry bare soil, green vegetation, and clear water. The reflectance…

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How to Validate & Fix Geometry in QGIS

Step 1: Identify the Geometry Issue Start by recognizing that you may encounter invalid geometry when working with spatial data in QGIS. For example, if you’re trying to clip polygons, you might receive an invalid geometry message. This indicates that there are issues with the geometry that need to be addressed. Step 2: Use the…

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Add Callout Lines to Labels in QGIS

Add Callout Lines to Labels in QGIS Step 1: Open the Layer Properties To begin, locate the layer for which you want to add callouts. Double-click on the layer in the Layers panel to open its properties. Step 2: Configure Labeling Options Once in the Layer Properties, navigate to the labeling section. Here, you will…

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Lat/Long to Decimal Degrees Converter

Convert Latitude and Longitude to Decimal Degrees Instantly
Easily convert coordinates between Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) and Decimal Degrees (DD) formats using our flexible and accurate conversion tool. Whether you’re working with GPS coordinates, geospatial data, or mapping applications, this tool supports a variety of input formats, ensuring seamless conversion for all your needs. Simply input your coordinates in any common format, and get precise results instantly.

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How to Convert Addresses to Latitude & Longitude in Google Sheets

How to Convert Addresses to Latitude & Longitude in Google Sheets Are you overwhelmed by the task of converting a large list of addresses into latitude and longitude coordinates? Don’t worry! In this tutorial, I will guide you step by step through the process of using Google Sheets and an add-on called “Geocode by Awesome…

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How to Download and Convert Lidar Data Using ArcGIS Pro

How to Download and Convert Lidar Data Using ArcGIS Pro Step 1: Download Lidar Data To begin, you need to download Lidar data. The primary source for this is the USGS website. Here’s how you can do it: Navigate to the USGS site and look for the option to show where Lidar data is available….

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How to Create an Elevation Profile Graph from a Contour Map

How to Create an Elevation Profile Graph from a Contour Map Step 1: Understanding Contour Maps Contour maps are essential tools in geoscience that represent the Earth’s surface using contour lines. These lines indicate areas of equal elevation, allowing us to visualize the topography of the land. Each contour line connects points of the same…

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