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About the Author
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.

Beginners guide to GPS

The article also explores common questions and misconceptions about GPS positioning, and discusses factors that can affect the accuracy of GPS positioning. Whether you are new to GPS technology or looking to deepen your understanding, this article offers a clear and accessible introduction to the topic.

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spatial queries cheat sheet

In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive spatial queries cheat sheet that covers the most common spatial SQL functions in PostGIS

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ogr2ogr basics Cheat sheet

What is ogr2ogr ogr2ogr is a powerful command-line tool for converting and processing geospatial data between different formats, and performing a wide range of data processing tasks. Some of the things you can do with ogr2ogr include: However, it does require some familiarity with command-line interfaces and geospatial data formats to use effectively. The GDAL…

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What is GPS epoch

Global Positioning System (GPS) epoch time Global Positioning System (GPS) epoch time is a reference time used by the GPS system to measure time and determine the position of a GPS receiver. It is the time the GPS satellite clock count was set to zero, which is January 6, 1980, at 00:00:00 UTC. GPS epoch…

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Making Money With Geospatial Content

It sounds like a clickbait title, right? And to be fair I am trying to capture your attention but this is not clickbait in the sense that the title makes a promise that the episode lives up to! 
This is not a “get-rich-quick-scheme” its a story about…

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A Guide to Satellite Orbits

Six different satellite orbits Space exploration and satellite technology have revolutionized the way we view our planet and understand our place in the universe. Satellites have become critical tools for a wide range of applications, from weather monitoring to communication, navigation, and scientific research. One of the key factors that determine the performance and capabilities…

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Geospatial Intelligence geoint

This blog post explores the field of Geospatial Intelligence (Geoint) and its differences with Location Intelligence. It discusses the ethical and privacy concerns associated with Geoint, the skills and training required to work in the field, the challenges facing the field, and the innovations being developed to address them

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Geospatial

What is Geospatial? Geospatial can be defined as a field of study that encompasses the collection, management, analysis, and visualization of spatial data. It involves the use of tools and techniques to capture, store, and process geographic data, including satellite imagery, aerial photography, and other forms of remote sensing. Geospatial also requires a spatially oriented…

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Immersive mapping

Augmented and virtual reality in GIS Both augmented and virtual reality are immersive technologies that use computer-generated images, sounds, or other sensations to modify what a person perceives from their surroundings. Augmented reality (AR) enhances a person’s real environment by adding digital information to it. It does not entirely cut out natural stimuli, so the…

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Distributing Geospatial Data

Distributing Geospatial Data – Every wondered why you might what to do this? Or maybe you understand the why but are unsure about the how? 
Perhaps you have heard people talk about partitioning data or sharding data, you might have heard some of thes…

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