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Mastering arcpy: A Guide to Listing Features and Objects in Geodatabases

Learn how to effectively list features and objects in geodatabases using arcpy with our tips and tricks. Filter and select feature classes, list all features within a feature class,...

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Converting Text to Numbers in QGIS

Discover how to convert text to numbers in QGIS using the Field Calculator, as we discuss common conversion pitfalls and provide practical solutions to ensure accurate and seamless data...

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Adding basemaps in QGIS

Looking for a way to add base maps to your QGIS project? Our conversation covers the basics of adding basemaps in QGIS, including step-by-step instructions for popular basemap providers...

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Downloading SRTM DEM data in QGIS

Learn how to access valuable Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data for your mapping and analysis projects by downloading it within QGIS

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Converting points to polygons in qgis

Explore various methods to convert point data to meaningful polygons in QGIS, including convex and concave hulls, Voronoi polygons, heatmaps, buffering, interpolation, and cluster analysis. Unlock the full potential...

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Mastering QGIS Raster Calculator

Explore the capabilities of QGIS Raster Calculator for geospatial analysis. Learn about syntax, calculations, conditional statements, NoData values, and combining GeoTIFFs to create new raster layers.

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Nodata raster values with GDAL

A guide to nodata values in rasters using GDAL Nodata values in rasters represent missing or invalid data in a spatial grid, such as a digital elevation model (DEM),...

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nodata values in rasters with QGIS

This guide will provide an overview of nodata values in rasters and how to handle them in QGIS (Quantum GIS).

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NoData In Geospatial Datasets

Discover the importance of nodata values in raster data analysis, learn how to identify and handle them using GIS tools like GDAL, QGIS, and rasterio, and explore alternative strategies...

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Creating Beautiful Hillshades for Anywhere on Earth: A QGIS Tutorial

Introduction Hillshades add depth and beauty to your maps and visualizations, but the typical results achieved with GIS alone aren’t always very effective. Recent developments in QGIS have given...

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Creating Random Points in QGIS

Explore the process of generating random points in QGIS, including creating points within polygons, using attributes or expressions, and ensuring reproducibility. Enhance your spatial analysis skills and create meaningful...

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JavaScript Mapping Libraries to Create Interactive Maps

Discover 16 powerful JavaScript mapping libraries to create interactive maps for your web applications. From popular options like Leaflet and OpenLayers to hidden gems, find the perfect library for...

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Attribute table to excel in QGIS

Discover how to export QGIS attribute tables to Excel with ease, including handling geometry information, using plugins like MMQGIS, and overcoming limitations when working with large geometries or complex...

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What is IP Geolocation

IP Geolocation is not always completely accurate. Here is an explanation of what it is and how it works.

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Exploring Vector Simplification and Smoothing in GIS

Discover the importance of vector simplification and smoothing in GIS, their practical applications, and step-by-step guides for ArcGIS Pro and QGIS. Learn about the advantages, challenges, and methods for...

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Converting Projected Coordinates to Lat Lon: Python, R, and JavaScript

Explore the process of converting projected coordinates to latitude and longitude across various programming languages, including Python, R, and JavaScript. Learn the significance of transforming coordinates between Cartesian and...

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Drawing Lines and Adding Attributes in QGIS

Discover how to draw lines and add attributes in QGIS with our comprehensive guide. Learn the importance of creating layers, step-by-step instructions for drawing lines, and the benefits of...

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A guide to nodata values in rasters with python

To set nodata values in Python, you can use the rasterio library, which is a popular library for handling raster data in Python. Here's a step-by-step guide on how...

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What is GNSS RTK

Discover the world of high-precision GNSS positioning with our in-depth look at RTK technology, its applications, comparison to other techniques like PPP, and essential hardware and software requirements. Learn...

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Mastering Snapping in GIS

Mastering Snapping in GIS: Tips for Accurate and Efficient Editing What is snapping in a GIS context? Geospatial data editing can be a challenging yet essential aspect of working...

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Working with Esri File Geodatabase (gdb) Files in QGIS and GDAL

Discover how to open and work with Esri File Geodatabase (gdb) files in QGIS and GDAL. Learn step-by-step instructions, read/write access support, and limitations in this informative blog post.

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Merging and Mosaicking Raster Data

The essentials of merging and mosaicking raster data in GIS using popular tools like GDAL and QGIS. Learn how to handle different resolutions, projections, overlapping areas, and NoData values...

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Raster Value into Polygon Attribute

How to Extract a Raster Value into Polygon Attribute To extract raster values into polygon attributes, you can use the GIS software of your choice, such as QGIS or...

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Converting CSV Files into Shapefiles with QGIS

Discover how to convert CSV data to shapefiles using QGIS and Python, including point, line, and polygon data, while addressing common issues and automating the process for maximum efficiency.

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Understanding GeoPackage

The post covers the advantages of using GeoPackage, how to convert data to the format, best practices for sharing GeoPackage data, and a comparison with other GIS formats. The...

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Mastering Contour Lines and Labels in QGIS

Mastering Contour Lines and Labels in QGIS: A Step-by-Step Guide In this guide, we’ll walk through the essential steps to extract contour lines from a raster file in QGIS,...

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Photogrammetry vs. LIDAR

Photogrammetry and LIDAR are two different methods of acquiring spatial data, and they have their own advantages and disadvantages.

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Aerial Imagery

Aerial Imagery: Types, Applications, and Future Trends What is aerial imagery and how is it captured? Aerial imagery refers to photographs or images that are captured from an airborne...

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GIS and climate change

Explore 30 examples and use cases of how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to address the challenges of climate change, from assessing the impact of climate change...

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Understanding Thematic Maps

Explore the world of thematic maps and get an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each type, including choropleth maps, dot density maps, graduated symbol maps, isopleth maps,...

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Visualizing Data with Isoline Maps: A Beginner’s Guide

From basic principles to creation, applications, advantages, and limitations, this post provides valuable insights and tips for beginners and experts in data visualization. Discover how to create and interpret...

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Optical Satellites

Discover the capabilities, applications, and impact of optical satellites in this in-depth exploration of how these remarkable pieces of technology are transforming our ability to monitor and understand the...

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Becoming GIS Technician

What does a GIS Technician do? In the world of geospatial technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become increasingly popular in recent years. GIS technology provides a powerful way...

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Becoming a GIS Analyst

This blog post explores the role of GIS Analysts and the technical skills required to succeed in the field. It covers topics such as data cleaning, spatial data analysis,...

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Becoming a GIS Developer

Becoming a GIS Developer: Skills, Salaries, and Pros and Cons Are you interested in the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and have a passion for coding and software...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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A guide to WKT in GIS

What does WKT stand for? WKT stands for Well-Known Text and is a text representation of geographic features, including points, lines, and polygons, used in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)....

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Beginners guide to SRID

A Beginners Guide to Spatial Reference ID ( SRID ) What does SRID stand for in GIS? SRID stands for “Spatial Reference ID”. It is a unique identifier used...

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Coordinates 0, 0 & The Origin of Null Island

The Prime Meridian and the Equator are two essential lines used in the geographic coordinate system to define the latitude and longitude of a location on the Earth’s surface....

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Is latitude X or Y?

Is latitude X or Y? Latitude is the measurement of a location’s distance north or south of the equator, which is an imaginary line that circles the Earth and...

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What is a Graduated Symbol Map?

Explore the power of graduated symbol maps in visualizing and communicating spatial data. Learn about creating graduated symbol maps, the types of data they are best suited for, how...

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Earth observation data in agriculture

Discover the power of earth observation data and techniques for agriculture and food security. Learn about the various applications, benefits and limitations, as well as traditional tools and methods....

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Agricultural applications of GIS

Discover the power of GIS in agriculture and learn how this technology can support land use planning, soil management, organic farming, and much more. Explore the advantages of using...

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How to create a polygon QGIS

"Learn the process of digitizing in QGIS, including how to create polyggon features, convert points, lines, or raster data into polygon data, buffer points or lines, and edit polygon...

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Remote Jobs in GIS

How to find remote GIS jobs Online Job Boards: Websites like Indeed, Glassdoor, and Monster have many listings for remote GIS jobs. You can search for “remote GIS jobs”...

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Is GIS a good career choice?

Is GIS a good career choice for you? In order to answer this question we need to what does it mean to have a career in GIS?  We can...

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GIS Interpolation for beginners

Explore the basics of interpolation in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including the different interpolation methods, how to choose the appropriate method, how to incorporate additional information and constraints, and...

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Raster to vector in GIS

Learn about the basics of vectorization in GIS and discover the various methods and tools available for converting rasters into vectors. Read this comprehensive guide on vectorization to gain...

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Reprojecting Rasters

What is reprojection Reprojecting is a common task in GIS when working with multiple data layers or when the data needs to be in a specific format for analysis...

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The Basics of Synthetic Aperture Radar

Discover the power of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology and learn how it is used in precision agriculture and geospatial applications. Understand the principle of SAR, its advantages over...

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Polygons vs Multipolygons in GIS

Learn the differences between polygons and multipolygons in GIS, how to identify them and how to convert them. Discover tips and tricks on how to manipulate and analyze your...

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Loading spatial data into PostGIS

Learn how to load spatial data into a PostGIS database using command line tools, GUI tools and programming languages. Discover the different methods available such as using shp2pgsql, ogr2ogr,...

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Converting shapefiles to Geojson

Learn how to convert shapefiles to GeoJSON using various methods like QGIS, Fiona and PyShp, ArcMap, R and online tools. Understand the key differences between shapefiles and GeoJSON and...

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How to clip a raster using a shapefile in GDAL

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced GIS professional, this article will provide valuable information on how to efficiently clip rasters using shapefiles in GDAL and QGIS.

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How to select by expression in QGIS

Selecting by expression in QGIS – What does it mean? Selecting by expression in QGIS means using a specific set of rules or conditions to select a subset of...

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Complete guide to cloud-optimized GeoTIFFs

So what is a cloud-optimized GeoTIFF? A cloud-optimized GeoTIFF (COG) is a format for storing and serving georeferenced raster imagery on the web. It is a regular GeoTIFF file...

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The Complete Guide to Working With Buffers in QGIS

Need to learn how to create buffers using QGIS? This comprehensive guide explains everything from defining buffer process and results

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GPS applications- The ones you know and the ones you don’t

GPS and GNSS The Global Positioning System ( GPS ) is part of a group of satellite positioning systems called Global Navigation Satellite Systems ( GNSS). These systems provide...

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The Difference Between Multispectral and Hyperspectral Satellites

What is a satellite? A satellite is a man-made object that is sent into orbit around the Earth, or around another planet or celestial body. The purpose of a...

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Vector vs. Raster Data In GIS

The Difference between Vector and Raster Data in GIS In this article, we will cover the fundamental differences between raster and vector data. Geospatial data can be represented using...

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How to calculate bearing between two coordinates

What is a Bearing? A bearing is a direction of one point relative to another point, usually given as an angle measured clockwise from north. In navigation, bearings are...

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Thermal Imaging and GIS

How Thermal Imaging is Used in GIS Like an x-ray for temperature, thermal imaging has many applications both on and around the Earth. For many of us, our first...

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What is a Map

What is a Map? A map is defined as a representation of the physical characteristics of a place. They provide a wealth of information and help us navigate from...

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Introduction to Geospatial Database Management

An Introduction to Geospatial Database Management We live in an increasingly spatially aware world. Many of the decisions we make are based on location. Location data helps us to...

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Geography and Geometry in PostGIS

The difference between Geography and Geometry Before we dive too deep, you might want to check out these resources: Geometry Data Type In SQL, the GEOMETRY data type represents...

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GIS: A Powerful Tool for Emergency Management

The role of GIS emergency management The purpose of this post is to provide a broad overview of the role of GIS emergency management and not an exhaustive list...

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GIS job interview: be prepared

Preparation is the key Preparation is key to acing a job interview, and this is especially true for those seeking positions in broad technical fields like GIS. To make...

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The truth about GIS

The truth is GIS is a subset of Geospatial let’s start off by defining GIS Depending on how you view the world GIS can either mean Geographic Information Systems...

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Beginners guide to the QGIS Field Calculator

The Field Calculator in QGIS The Field Calculator in QGIS is a powerful tool that allows you to perform calculations on the attributes of a vector layer. Here are...

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Creating shapefiles in QGIS

Making a new Shapefile in QGIS New Shapefile Layer tool Not sure what a shapefile is? Click here! To create a shapefile in QGIS, you can use the “New...

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How to merge multiple vector layers in QGIS

merging multiple vector layers To merge multiple vector layers into one layer in QGIS, you can use the Merge Vector Layers tool. Here’s how: The Merge Vector Layers tool...

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How Phone Tracking Works: Position, Location, & GPS

Want to know how cell phone GPS tracking works? Learn the basics and find out the importance of GPS tracking in this comprehensive guide!

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Difference between WMTS and WMS

What is the Difference between WMTS and WMS WMS (Web Map Service) WMS (Web Map Service) is a standard protocol for serving geospatial data as images (e.g., PNG, JPEG)...

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the differences between WMS, WFS, WCS, WPS

What is the difference between WMS, WFS, WCS, WPS services? Web Map Service – WMS WMS (Web Map Service) is a standard protocol for serving geospatial data as images...

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Virtual Rasters In QGIS

How to create and use virtual rasters in QGIS What is a virtual raster? A virtual raster (VRT) is a special type of file that references one or more...

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How to read a Shapefile using Python

Discover the power of Python for working with geospatial data in our comprehensive blog post. Learn how to read and manipulate shapefiles using popular libraries like Geopandas, Fiona, Shapely,...

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OpenStreetMap- An Open Source Geospatial Data Hub

OpenStreetMap- An Open Source Geospatial Data Hub The geospatial community benefits greatly from the free and open-source contributions of its members. From databases to forums, to Twitter threads, GIS...

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4 ways to calculate the area of polygons using QGIS

How to calculate the area of polygons using QGIS If you are just getting started with QGIS and or GIS take the time to check out our archive of...

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Examples Of Spatial Clustering with PostGIS

Spatial clustering with PostGIS PostGIS is an extension for the PostgreSQL database that adds support for spatial data types, indexing, and functions for spatial queries. Here are a few...

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JavaScript for GIS

JavaScript and GIS In this article we will discuss the use of JavaScript in GIS for building GIS APIs, web maps, and backend and frontend GIS web applications. Additionally,...

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Getting Started with PgRouting

Getting Started with PgRouting Some of the most common questions to answer when opening a map are probably “Where are we?”, “How do we get from point A to...

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Explaining Points of Interest Data ( POI)

What is a point of interest? Point of interest (POI) data is a type of geographic data that describes specific locations that are of interest to a particular audience...

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Use Cases For Satellite Imagery

85 applications and use cases for satellite imagery

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What Is Reality Capture & Why Does it Matter in GIS

Reality capture is a term used to describe the process of digitally capturing, analyzing, and representing the physical world. This can be done using a variety of technologies and...

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The Difference between projection and datum

The Difference between projection and datum In the context of geography and mapping, the terms “projection” and “datum” refer to different aspects of the coordinate system used to represent...

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The importance of pixel depth

What is pixel Depth? Pixel depth, also known as bit depth, refers to the amount of information stored in each pixel of a digital image. It is typically measured...

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What is topology and why is it important GIS?

What is geographic topology? Geographic topology is a branch of geography that studies the spatial relationships between objects or features on the earth’s surface. It is concerned with understanding...

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Geocoding: What it Is, Software, & Applications

Every Thing You Need To Know About Geocoding Geocoding is the process of converting addresses or other geographic data, such as place names or latitude and longitude coordinates, into...

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GEOAI

What is GEOAI and how does it work? GEOAI, or Geospatial Artificial Intelligence, is a subfield of AI that deals with the application of machine learning, deep learning, and...

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Digital Elevation Models

What are digital elevation models A digital elevation model (DEM) is a digital representation of the terrain of a geographic area. It is a type of geographic data that...

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What Is A SHP File

ShapeFiles Explained What is the purpose of a shapefile? A shapefile is a type of file used to store geographical data. It is a common data format for storing...

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Automating GIS Tasks in QGIS

Automating GIS Tasks in QGIS If you find yourself having to repeat the same process several times throughout your workday, then you should consider automation. It might take some...

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How To Download OSM GIS Data

How To Download OpenStreetMap GIS Data – Both Small And Large Datasets Downloading OSM data can be done directly on the OpenStreetMap website for small areas, or through Planet...

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