As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, mobility data is being used to track and map out social distancing compliance and track the spread of the coronavirus.
Maps and Cartography
The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Map Dashboard Receives a Billion Hits a Day
Nature has a behind-the-scenes profile of how the enormously popular coronavirus tracking map created by Johns Hopkins University was created.
GIS Data
How Weather Forecasting is Affected by Coronavirus-Related Flight Cancellations
Grounded flights due to the coronavirus pandemic is resulting in far fewer aircraft weather observations and less access to repair remote weather stations.
Maps and Cartography
This Map is Tracking the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Near-Realtime
An interactive GIS dashboard developed by Johns Hopkins University is mapping COVID-19 cases with near real-time tracking.
GIS Industry
A Roundup of Geospatial Podcasts
Here’s a list of GIS / geospatial podcasts you can download and listen to.
Spatial Analysis
Computer Vision in the Time of the Coronavirus Outbreak
Computer vision is emerging as a promising set of techniques such as enabling rapid detection of COVID-19 and the better monitoring of social distancing practices among people.
GIS Career and Jobs
Tips for Leading a Remote Team during Covid-19
Jeffrey Skahill with Quantum Spatial shares some strategies he uses to successfully lead a remote team.
Spatial Analysis
Mapping Changes in Air Pollution During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Satellite imagery also confirms many countries are seeing a strong downward trend in air pollution during the coronavirus outbreak.
GIS Industry
Geolocation Data, Geofencing Warrants, and Crime
With most adults carrying mobile devices that have GPS tracking capabilities, mapping our movements has never been easier.
GIS Data
Open Access Novel Coronavirus Data
A newly published article in Nature’s Sci Data decribes how epidemiologists collected and curated individual-level novel coronavirus data from a variety of national, local, and news sources.